Sleep
Which of the following is NOT a good sleep habit?
A. Getting up at the same time every day
B. Avoiding big meals before bedtime
C. Sleeping in on the weekends
D. Avoiding caffeine after 2 p.m.
C. Sleeping in on the weekends
In which state did the first Groundhog Day celebration take place?
A. New York
B. Massachusetts
C. Ohio
D. Pennsylvania
D. Pennsylvania
Best known in the West as the pickle herb. What is it?
Dill
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in:
A. Philadelphia, PA
B. Mount Vernon, VA
C. Pope’s Creek, VA
D. Bristol, England
C. Pope's Creek, Va
Which of the following statements is false regarding aging?
Most seniors have trouble hearing or seeing, or both.
Eating healthy foods, refraining from smoking, and getting enough sleep are all ways to promote a healthy heart.
100 years ago, the average life expectancy was about 50 years old.
Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress, which can contribute to memory loss
A. Most seniors have trouble hearing or seeing, or both.
What is the best way to “catch up” when you don't get enough sleep?
A. Get back to a regulated sleep schedule as soon as possible
B. Midday nap
C. Sleep in the next day
D. Take a cruise to the Caribbean
A. Get back to a regulated sleep schedule as soon as possible
In what year did the first Groundhog Day take place?
A. 1887
C. 1907
D. 1927
E. 1957
A. 1887
Most widely used culinary herb in the United States, the antioxidants in this herb lower the risk of chronic health conditions like cancer and heart disease and improve eye and bone health. What is it?
Parsley
Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, in a log cabin in
A. Little Pigeon Creek, Indiana
B. Hodgenville, Kentucky
C. Bloomfield, Kentucky
D. Shawneetown, Illinois
B. Hodgenville, Kentucky
Which of the following statements is false regarding social connections?
A. Lacking social connections, federal health experts say, is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day
B. Loneliness can be connected to many medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, depression, anxiety, and premature death.
C. Older adults are naturally unhappy.
D. Volunteering at an elementary school, joining a book club, and meeting friends for coffee are all good ways to promote socialization.
C. Older adults are naturally unhappy.
When should you change the amount of sleep you get?
A. Never
B. When you’re sick or injured
C. When you haven’t slept well for a few days
B. When you’re sick or injured
According to Groundhog Day tradition, how many weeks of winter will occur if the groundhog sees its shadow?
A. 4 Weeks
B. 6 Weeks
C. 8 Weeks
D. 2 Weeks
B. 6 Weeks
This spice is made of dried and ground red peppers and is the main flavor in Hungarian cooking, including dishes like Goulash. What is it?
Paparika
Tu B’Shevat begins the evening of February 12 this year. Tu B’Shevat is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the New Year of
A. Flowers
B. Trees
C. Vegetables
D. Spring
B. Trees
Which of the following statements is a myth regarding socializing?
A. Living in isolation can shorten your life.
B. Building a bigger circle of friends can help protect you from getting type 2 diabetes, heart attacks, and kidney disease.
C. Staying connected with others can help you fight off illnesses and reduce your chances of getting seriously sick if you do catch a virus.
D. For older adults, chronic loneliness and social isolation does NOT increase the risk of developing dementia.
D. For older adults, chronic loneliness and social isolation does NOT increase the risk of developing dementia.
What is the fear of falling asleep called?
A. Oneirophobia
B. Sleepphobia
C. Somniphobia
D. Nyctophobia
C. Somniphobia
In addition to the United States, which country also celebrates Groundhog Day?
A. England
B. Australia
C. Canada
D. Germany
C. Canada
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Most sodium in our diet comes from processed foods.
B. Herbs and spices enhance the flavor of low-fat foods.
C. People are born with a taste for salt. It’s natural to want to use it in our food.
D. Herb vinegar is useful for flavoring food.
People are born with a taste for salt. It’s natural to want to use it in our food.
George Washington led several battles. During which of the following battles did Washington cross the Delaware River in 1776?
A. Battle of Brandywine
B. Battle of Princeton
C. Battle of Fort Washington
D. Battle of Trenton
D. Battle of Trenton
Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Research shows that constant stress can change the brain, affect memory, and increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or related dementias.
B. Aging in America is a temporary phenomenon caused by the baby boom.
C. Studies show that a person can live alone and not feel socially isolated while a person can feel lonely even while being with other people.
D. Vision and/or hearing problems may make it harder to connect with others.
B. Aging in America is a temporary phenomenon caused by the baby boom.
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Somnambulism refers to sleepwalking.
B. Initial insomnia is when you have trouble falling asleep.
C. Middle insomnia refers to when you awaken in the middle of the night.
D. Being able to fall asleep “anytime, anywhere” is a sign of a healthy sleep system.
D. Being able to fall asleep “anytime, anywhere” is a sign of a healthy sleep system.
In 1995 Puxatawney Phil flew to Chicago for a guest appearance on a popular TV show, which aired on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1995, Which show was that?
A. Oprah Winfrey Show
B. The Phil Donahue Show
C. The Jenny Jones Show
D. The Jerry Springer Show
A. Oprah Winfrey Show
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Food without salt is bland and boring.
B. I don't need to follow strict rules about combining certain herbs and spices with certain foods.
C. If I reduce the amount of salt I use, I won't be getting an important mineral.
D. Dried herbs and spices will keep indefinitely on my kitchen shelves.
I don't need to follow strict rules about combining certain herbs and spices with certain foods.
Which of the following facts about Abraham Lincoln is not true?
A. Lincoln is enshrined in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
B. On April 14, 1865, Lincoln signed legislation creating the U.S. Secret Service.
C. Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, saved Lincoln’s son Robert’s life just months before the assassination.
D. Lincoln was shot at Ford Theater while viewing the play “The French Spy”.
D. Lincoln was shot at Ford Theater while viewing the play “The French Spy”.
What percent of over-60s have used an online dating service?
A. 2%
B. 8%
C. 14%
D. 20%
B. 8%