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Mental Health & Cognitive Function
100

Adults who did not sleep well and napped often are at greater risk of dying within the next __ years?

5 years

100
A diet that contains fresh produce, whole grains, healthy fats and less dairy. More fish than an American diet.

Mediterranean Diet

100

What can help reduce risk factors for disease such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, and catch chronic diseases early in patients?

Regular check-ups with Doctors - at least yearly.

100

Is there a link between positive mood and better cognitive control. For example negative beliefs about ageing may increase undesirable health outcomes, Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, and cellular aging. Meanwhile, positive beliefs about aging may decrease the risk of developing dementia and obesity.

True

200

What did researchers find is strongly associated with muscle function?

a. Moderate to Vigorous Exercise

b. Protein and Whey Powder pre-workout shakes

c. Intense Exercise that induces sweating?



a. Moderate to Vigorous Exercise

200

A low-salt diet that reduces blood pressure, and helps people lose weight and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease

DASH Diet

200

Individuals who were emotionally stable lived on average __ years longer than those who had a tendency toward being in a negative or anxious emotional state. Long-term stress also may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems, including digestive disorders, headaches, and sleep disorders.

3 years

200

Many brain training programs are marketed to the public to improve cognition. Do they work?

a. Yes

b. No
c. No - there is no conclusive evidence

No - there is no conclusive evidence

300

What is a better predictor of longevity than weight or body mass index?

Muscle Mass

300
A study following 1,000 adults over 5yrs that consumed green leafy vegetables was associated with:
a. increased muscle mass

b. slower cognitive decline
c. weight-loss

Slower Cognitive Decline



300

Pet Ownership or regular contact with pets has been associated with better:

a. Cognitive and Physical Function

b. Cognitive and Social Function
c. Cognitive Function


Cognitive and Physical Function

300

A study of adults over 60 showed that sustained engagement in cognitively demanding, novel activities enhanced mental function. Name an example of this

Learning how to use adobe to edit photos

Learning how to quilt
Learning a new instrument, game, craft or skill

400

What can 6hrs or less of sleep increase the risk of?

Dementia in later-life
400
Limiting the use of ___ could improve heart health and prevent accelerated ageing.

a. Tobacco

b. Opioids

c. Alcohol


c. Alcohol

400

Women over 60, that are current smokers are __ x more likely to die within a six-year follow-up period compared to those that never smoked.

5

400

A 2021 study of more than ____ adults older than age 70 found that loneliness was associated with a greater risk of heart disease

11,000

500

How many steps per day when compared to 4,000 steps, was associated with a 51% lower risk of death from all causes?

a. 8,000 steps

b. 10,000 steps

c. 12,000 steps

a. 8,000 steps

500

Participating in social groups, or engaging in hobbies can reduce the risk for what and increase the patients interest in life?

Dementia and loneliness.

500

Making 4 of the following daily changes to ones life can decrease risk of developing alzheimer's by ___ %

  • physical activity
  • Not smoking  
  • Not drinking heavily
  • A high-quality, Mediterranean-style diet
  • Engagement in mentally stimulating activities, such as reading, writing letters, and playing games

60