Monthly Quiz about Alzheimers: June, 2006

Question One: Why is it important to continue to exercise your brain throughout your senior years?

A. Learning new things and using your brain in different ways can help to keep your brain healthy and less vulnerable to disease
B. Brain exercise helps create a "cognitive reserve" so that you can continue to function even with damage from brain disease
C. The brain left in isolation and without stimulation will begin to atrophy (shrink)
D. All of the above

Question Two: True or False, those with diabetes are at a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than the general population?

True
False

Question Three: Foods high in antioxyidants have been found to be beneficial to healthy brain function. What foods would be in this category?

A. Whole Milk
B. Red and Green Pepper
C. Bread
D. Ice Cream

Question Four: True or false, there is no relationship between smoking cigarettes and the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

True
False

Question Five: Studies show that individuals with high blood pressure may be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. High blood pressure can be controlled by what?

A. Maintaining a healthy weight
B. Regular physical exercise
C. Eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, fiber and low-fat dairy products
D. All of the above

How did you do?