With life expectancy growing and geriatrics being much better than they were, seniors are a large group with a very important influence. The most important thing to know when you're a senior? All about your health. So, whether you're a senior or have one in your family, you should know these health facts about seniors. Let's see how much you already know.
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True or False: According to the US Census Bureau, seniors are the fastest growing age group in the United States
Doesn't make a change, it's only entertainment for your brain
Kills many remaining neurons and erases other memories
If done too much, can cause a breakdown of neural synapses
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How do sleep habits change for seniors?
They fall asleep earlier and rise earlier
They require 150% as much sleep as younger adults
They can barely sleep from middle of the night to morning
They sleep much longer, from early night to late morning
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Which of these is BAD advice to reduce skin aging?
Making the same facial expressions causes more wrinkles to develop in those areas
Protect your skin from the sun
Stop smoking
Sleep as much as possible
Keep your facial expressions exactly the same
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Which of these foods does NOT quicken the process of aging?
Rice Cakes have a high glycemic index, which means they cause spikes in your blood sugar. The other 2 are high in sugar or fat and are bad for your skin.
Studies have found that exercising ____________ a week can be more effective than medication in relieving the symptoms of clinical depression in seniors.
Once
Three times
Five times
Twice
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There is so much to know about senior health. Indeed it is the biggest age group in growth at the moment, and the... READ MOREThere is so much to know about senior health. Indeed it is the biggest age group in growth at the moment, and the longer we live, the more care we need to take with ourselves. Whether you're a senior or just know some, this is really important information to know.
We're so glad you've shown you have some knowledge on this subject. These days, it's becoming more and more important... READ MOREWe're so glad you've shown you have some knowledge on this subject. These days, it's becoming more and more important to understand the senior population, what it wants and what it needs. We're all going to be there sooner or later, so it's good knowledge to have!
If you're not a senior already (and even that's impressive) we take off our hats to you. There won't be much surprise... READ MOREIf you're not a senior already (and even that's impressive) we take off our hats to you. There won't be much surprise to you when you get to a ripe old age! Congratulations on your high score and unbeatable knowledge!
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