18 Questions
What is a typical age-related cognitive change?
Experiencing a change in the quality of cognitive functions
At what age do adults begin to experience a change in the quality of cognitive functions?
40 years
What is considered a level of cognitive ability that does not interfere with daily life?
A curve falling above the dashed line
What are some characteristics of normal aging according to the text?
Stable routine memory, skills, and knowledge
What does aging increase the risk of according to the text?
Dementia diagnosis
What does the dashed line represent in the context of cognitive ability?
A level of daily functioning
Which of the following is not a symptom of dementia?
Lack of sleep
What is the primary cause of dementia?
Aging
What type of neurons are theorized to be important for social interaction and are found in high numbers in SuperAgers?
Von Economo neurons
What is recommended by the American Heart Association to reduce the risk of dementia?
150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week
Which disease affects memory and is mentioned in the text as one of the causes of dementia?
Alzheimer’s disease
What is the term used to describe individuals who are 80 years or older and have cognitive ability at least as good as people in their 50s or 60s?
SuperAgers
What contributes to SuperAging according to the text?
Cognition, personality traits, and genetic factors
What has been shown to enhance brain function according to the text?
A diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids
What is necessary for memory consolidation according to the text?
Getting enough sleep
What is theorized to be important for social interaction and found in high numbers in SuperAgers, according to the text?
Von Economo neurons
What has been linked to a lower risk of dementia, according to the text?
Exercising three or more times a week
What is recommended by the American Heart Association for reducing the risk of dementia?
150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise at moderate-intensity per week
Explore the continuum of cognition over the lifespan and learn about typical age-related cognitive changes. Find out how aging increases the risk of dementia and distinguish these changes from signs of dementia.
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