Brain Health – KnowNeuropsychology

These learning questions are brought to you by the KnowNeuropsychology / APPCN collaboration.

*This quiz has a mixture of multiple-choice question and discussion questions.

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Exercise can lead to growth of new neurons, which leads to increase in brain volumes, especially in the:

Prefrontal cortex and hippocampus

Basal ganglia and hippocampus

Amygdala and hippocampus

Insula and hippocampus

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Cognitive reserve buffers against brain changes or damage that can come from age or injury. Based on research, what factor below has not been shown to contribute to cognitive reserve?

Genetics and other prenatal markers

IQ and education

Extent of sun exposure through lifetime

Leisure and recreational activities

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Research has shown that older adults and people with dementia who exercise do not show an increase in brain volumes and efficiency, because they have already sustained significant age-related changes or damage to the brain.

True

False

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Engaging in a variety of activities that keep the brain active is better than increasing the frequency and intensity with which you engage in a single activity.

True

False

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Which of the following statements about brain health supplements is false?

Independent research studies show supplements have no real benefit to the brain and cognition.

Brain health supplements are not approved by the FDA and may cause harm.

Focusing on an easy, quick fix such as supplements can actually discourage long-term healthy behaviors.

The research on brain health supplements is inconsistent, and thus, there is no reason to avoid recommending them to patients.

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During your feedbacks with patients, what are some tips you can give, and some solutions to explore, regarding starting a brain-healthy lifestyle?

7 / 7

Why is sleep important for overall brain health? What are some evidence-based sleep hygiene strategies you could educate your patients on during your feedback sessions?

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Lifestyle Strategies for Promoting Lifelong Brain Health

Vonetta M. Dotson, Ph.D.