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What is the approximate percentage of slowed vitamin D synthesis in people aged 65 years compared to younger adults?
What is the approximate percentage of slowed vitamin D synthesis in people aged 65 years compared to younger adults?
- 75% (correct)
- 25%
- 90%
- 50%
What is the projected change in the prevalence of Dementia by 2050?
What is the projected change in the prevalence of Dementia by 2050?
- It is expected to triple (correct)
- It is expected to decrease by half
- It is expected to double
- It is expected to remain the same
What is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
What is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?
- Genetics
- Family history
- Age
- Mid-life obesity (correct)
What is a key component of a healthy diet that may help offset the risk of developing dementia?
What is a key component of a healthy diet that may help offset the risk of developing dementia?
What is the effect of increased ROS production on telomeres?
What is the effect of increased ROS production on telomeres?
What is the estimated proportion of Alzheimer's disease cases attributable to modifiable risk factors?
What is the estimated proportion of Alzheimer's disease cases attributable to modifiable risk factors?
What is the primary source of ROS production within cells?
What is the primary source of ROS production within cells?
What is the primary factor in immune dysregulation in older people?
What is the primary factor in immune dysregulation in older people?
What is the effect of caloric restriction on ROS production?
What is the effect of caloric restriction on ROS production?
What is associated with a reduced rate of telomere shortening?
What is associated with a reduced rate of telomere shortening?
What is the effect of a Mediterranean diet on telomere length?
What is the effect of a Mediterranean diet on telomere length?
What is the effect of obesity on telomere length?
What is the effect of obesity on telomere length?
What is the effect of calorie restriction on energy metabolism and ROS production?
What is the effect of calorie restriction on energy metabolism and ROS production?
What is the effect of calorie restriction on telomere length in rodents?
What is the effect of calorie restriction on telomere length in rodents?
What is the term used to describe the age-related increase in pro-inflammatory markers in blood and tissues?
What is the term used to describe the age-related increase in pro-inflammatory markers in blood and tissues?
What can reduce the rate of telomere shortening and extend health span?
What can reduce the rate of telomere shortening and extend health span?
What is the result of impaired immunity in older people?
What is the result of impaired immunity in older people?
What is the term used to describe the loss of ability to produce endogenous antioxidants in older people?
What is the term used to describe the loss of ability to produce endogenous antioxidants in older people?
