Health Risks And Aging Trivia Questions! Quiz
Aging is made up of a number of processes that cause deterioration of your body's cells and lead to the loss of physical, sensory, and mental capabilities. How familiar are you with the factors that increase your risk for disease and accelerate aging? In their new book, Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever, Ray Kurzweil and Terry Grossman, M. D. Will show you how to dramatically slow down the aging processes and in many cases to stop or even reverse them. In this way, you can stay young until we have even more knowledge Read moreto become even younger.
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Which of these are NOT risk factors for heart disease?
- A.
Smoking cigarettes & high cholesterol
- B.
Excess weight & family history
- C.
Marathon running & veganism
- D.
Type A personality & power lifting
Correct Answer
C. Marathon running & veganismExplanation
As many of us know, there are many risk factors for heart disease that we can detect or predict. For a more complete discussion on heart disease, see Chapter 2: How to Keep Your Heart Beating. of Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these factors could create a risk for vitamin D deficiency?
- A.
Heavy smog
- B.
Sunscreen with 30 SPF
- C.
Working the "graveyard shift"
- D.
Perpetual cloudiness
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Smog, latitude, sunscreen and time of day all impact the amount of D3 your skin can make from the sun in any given period. Although vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, it can only be stored in the body for sixty days, increasing the risk of deficiency in climates with shorter summers and less daylight hours.
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Healthy bacteria populations in your GI tract may be reduced by which of the following except?
- A.
Diets high in dairy products
- B.
Antibiotic use
- C.
Caffeine intake
- D.
Excessive alcohol consumption
Correct Answer
A. Diets high in dairy productsExplanation
Probiotics, or "friendly bacteria," are used to promote healthy gastric function. Eating low-fat dairy products and fermented foods, or taking probiotic supplements support healthy populations of probiotics. Ray and Terry's Mega Probiotic contains Lactobacillus Acidophillus in a vegetarian formula to help digestion.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Stress can result in elevated cortisol levels and hormonal imbalances. What kind of diet is useful to help keep cortisol production under control?
- A.
Low protein diet
- B.
Low-glycemic-load diet
- C.
Low fat diet
- D.
High protein diet
Correct Answer
B. Low-glycemic-load dietExplanation
Cortisol raises sugar and sodium levels in the blood. But eating a low-glycemic-load, low-sugar diet, you can keep your cortisol production in check and help maintain a healthy hormonal balance. For more about the optimal diet, see Chapter 11: Nutrition of Ray & Terry's book Transcend: Nine Steps to Living Well Forever.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Risk factors for metabolic syndrome include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
Increased blood pressure
- B.
Elevated fasting blood sugar
- C.
Larger abdominal circumference
- D.
Heightened HDL cholesterol levels
- E.
High triglyceride levels
Correct Answer
D. Heightened HDL cholesterol levelsExplanation
Low HDL or "good" cholesterol levels are a risk factor for metabolic syndrome, but higher levels of HDL cholesterol are considered healthy, provided that the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol is no higher than four. Increased blood pressure, abdominal circumference, blood sugar, or triglycerides are all risk factors for metabolic syndrome, and having one or two of these symptoms can double your risk of heart disease.
For specific tips on avoiding metabolic syndrome, see Ray & Terry's new book Transcend: 9 Steps to Living Well Forever.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Lifestyle changes that help reduce your risk of cancer include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
Exercising regularly
- B.
Staying out of the sun completely
- C.
Losing excess body weight
- D.
Managing your stress level
- E.
Eat organic produce
Correct Answer
B. Staying out of the sun completelyExplanation
Moderate sun exposure is beneficial and actually reduces the risk of several types of cancer. Your body synthesizes vitamin D when your skin is exposed to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight. Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption, but also is involved in gene regulation, immune function, and helps prevents infections, heart disease and several types of cancer as well. We recommend getting about 15 minutes of sun exposure without the use of sunscreen during the hours before 10:00 AM and after 4:00 PM. At all other times when out in the sun for extended periods of time, cover up and use sunscreen on exposed skin.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The risk of Alzheimer's disease may be increased by a deficiency in which nutrient?
- A.
Vitamin E
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin A
- D.
Vitamin B12
Correct Answer
D. Vitamin B12Explanation
Studies indicate that deficiency in vitamin B12 may contribute to the risk for Alzheimer's disease.Rate this question:
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Ray & Terry recommend which of the following tests for monitoring hormone balance? (choose 2 answers)
- A.
Cortisol testing
- B.
IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1) testing
- C.
GH (Growth Hormone) testing
- D.
Thalamus testing
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cortisol testing
B. IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1) testingExplanation
Growth hormone injections are regarded by some doctors as an antiaging measure. Ray & Terry do not recommend GH injections. They do think monitoring your IGF-1 levels are a better indication of the levels of growth hormone in the body. If your result is under 77, we recommend consulting with your doctor and an endocrinologist to discuss GH therapy. Cortisol, the main stress hormone, testing is also important and levels should be monitored.Rate this question:
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Inflammation underlies many major diseases. Which substance is made in the liver and indicates the amount of inflammation in the body?
- A.
Cortisone levels
- B.
Glycation
- C.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
- D.
Cetyl myristoleate
Correct Answer
C. C-Reactive Protein (CRP)Explanation
Elevated C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels in the body indicate a higher risk for cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's diseases. CRP levels of 3 or higher are associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease.Rate this question:
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