33 Questions
What is the relationship between sleep apnea and shorter leukocyte telomere length according to the study described?
Sleep apnea is associated with shorter leukocyte telomere length
According to the information provided, which of the following is NOT a benefit of adequate sleep?
Reduced inflammation
What is the relationship between changes in daylight saving time and heart attacks?
Changing to daylight saving time in the spring is associated with a 24% increase in heart attacks, and changing back to regular time in the fall is associated with a 21% decrease in heart attacks.
Which of the following is true about the World Health Organization's classification of shift work?
The World Health Organization classifies shift work as a risk-increasing 'carcinogen'.
According to the information provided, which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of not getting enough sleep?
Improved immune function
What is the main message conveyed in the 'take home' message described in the text?
The population is not getting enough sleep, and the consequences can be both short-term and long-term.
Which intervention showed a significant reduction in PSAS with a Cohen’s d of 0.75 compared to the control group?
MBTI
In terms of the Insomnia Severity Index, which intervention showed a mean reduction significantly greater than the control group post-intervention?
MBTI
At the 6-month follow-up, which intervention had a greater reduction on ISI scores compared to MBSR?
MBTI
What is stated as likely being the final 'link' in a 'chain of healthy interactions' according to the text?
Telomere extension
What are the three criteria for the use of multiple health-behavior cycles?
'Do-able starting point', activation of bodily wisdoms/resources, scientific verifiability
Which intervention had remission and responder percentages that reached criteria for a minimally important treatment response?
'Health-Behaviour Cycles'
According to the study on sleep apnea and cellular aging, what was the primary method used to measure telomere length?
Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)
In the study on sleep apnea and cellular aging, what was the primary finding regarding telomere length in individuals with sleep apnea compared to controls?
Individuals with sleep apnea had shorter telomeres than controls.
In the randomized controlled trial (RCT) on mindfulness meditation for insomnia, what were the two interventions compared?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI)
What was the primary outcome measure used in the RCT on mindfulness meditation for insomnia?
Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
In the study on sleep apnea and cellular aging, which of the following covariates did not significantly alter the association between sleep apnea and shorter telomere length?
All of the above
Based on the information provided, which statement is true regarding the relationship between mindfulness meditation and insomnia?
Both MBSR and MBTI are mindfulness-based interventions that have been investigated for the treatment of insomnia.
Which intervention showed a greater reduction in Insomnia Severity Index scores at the 6-month follow-up compared to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)?
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI)
In the study, which intervention demonstrated a more stable reduction in PSAS with a Cohen’s d of 0.75 compared to the control group?
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI)
Which factor is likely stated as the final 'link' in a 'chain of healthy interactions' according to the text?
Telomere extension
When comparing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI), which intervention had a mean reduction significantly greater than Sleep Medication (SM)?
Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia (MBTI)
What is likely to be the primary final outcome in the 'chain of healthy interactions' according to the text?
Telomere extension
What is the primary hypothesis tested in the study on sleep apnea and leukocyte telomere length (LTL) in individuals with medically documented sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea leads to accelerated aging in individuals with chronic insomnia
In the study, what was the average age of the participants analyzed for the relationship between sleep apnea and LTL?
61.5 years
What was the outcome of adjusting for multiple covariates in the study on sleep apnea and cellular aging?
Covariates had no impact on the relationship between sleep apnea and LTL
Which population was studied in Ong et al.'s research on mindfulness meditation for insomnia?
Adults with chronic insomnia
In the three-arm RCT on mindfulness meditation for insomnia, what were the two interventions compared?
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction vs. Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the relationship between sleep apnea and leukocyte telomere length (LTL) based on the information provided?
The study found no relationship between sleep apnea and LTL
In the randomized controlled trial (RCT) on mindfulness meditation for insomnia, which of the following statements is correct regarding the Total Wake Time (TWT) outcome?
Both MBSR and MBTI showed significantly greater reductions in TWT compared to self-monitoring (SM) at 6 months
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is correct regarding the Pre-Sleep Arousal Scale (PSAS) scores in the mindfulness meditation for insomnia RCT?
MBSR and MBTI showed comparable reductions in PSAS scores, both significantly greater than SM
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the study design of the mindfulness meditation for insomnia RCT?
It was a three-arm study with randomized allocation to SM, MBSR, and MBTI
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the study population in the mindfulness meditation for insomnia RCT?
The study population consisted of individuals with chronic insomnia only
Test your knowledge on a study investigating the link between sleep apnea and accelerated cellular aging, as reflected in Leukocyte Telomere Length. Explore the hypothesis, sample population, and results of the study.
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