Cold weather is hitting many parts of the country, posing challenges for social distancing during the pandemic. Which statement about acclimating to cold weather is not true?
People over 60 tend to be less tolerant of cold than younger people
Carrying extra body fat helps protect against cold
Heat loss tends to be greater in men than women
Being physically active helps protect against cold
A new variant of the novel coronavirus that is sweeping through the United Kingdom appears to be:
Far deadlier than existing strains
Resistant to current vaccines
More contagious than existing strains
All of the above
Pulse oximeters, which measure blood oxygen levels and can be a lifesaving tool for monitoring Covid-19 symptoms, may be less accurate in this group:
People who are sedentary
Athletes
Adults over 70
People with darker skin
A Norweigan study found that older men and women were less likely to die prematurely when they incorporated which of the following into their weekly workouts?
A moderate 50-minute walk
Strength training
Short bursts of intense exercise
All types of exercise showed a similar impact on longevity
Some localities are banning elective surgery because of rising coronavirus case counts. Elective surgery refers to surgery that is:
Optional
Not urgent
Performed in a non-hospital setting
All of the above
Prospective fathers with this medical condition were more likely to sire a pregnancy that did not reach full term:
Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
All of the above
Consumption of this beverage was tied to an increased risk of frailty in older women:
Coffee
Tea
Wine
Sugary or artificially sweetened drinks
