Brain Health Learning Objectives (L29)

Question 1

How would you classify the relationship between PA and depressive symptoms in adulthood?

Answer 1

Bi-directional relationship between physical activity and depressive symptoms throughout adulthood

Question 2

What are the guidelines for PA for depression?

Answer 2

Recommendations for physical activity in depression comparable to general population
guidelines

Question 3

What is the best form of exercise to recommend to someone with a MDD diagnosis?

Answer 3

Moderate intensity aerobic exercise

Question 4

What type of PA quality is associated with cognitive function?

Answer 4

Grip strength

Question 5

How is PA levels associated with cognitive decline

Answer 5

Low levels of regular PA are associated with faster declines in cognitive performance over time

Question 6

Does physical activity prevent cognitive decline and dementia

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What are the two most common types of dementia?

Answer 7

Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia (HTN, stroke, CVD)

Question 8

What is the current theory behind what causes Alzheimer’s?

Answer 8

Amyloid protein deposits in the brain that leads to plaque and tangle formations that destroy brain tissue