The spouse of a patient recently diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's disease asks, " Is there anything I can do to help delay the progression of this disease?"
Which strategy has the greatest potential for preserving the protective abilities of immune cells related to the disease?
a. Minimize contact with the public during cold and flu season.
b. Enroll the patient in an exercise program that meets regularly.
c. Provide supplements to enhance the patient's immune system.
d. Identify creative ways to keep the patient mentally challenged.
ANS: D
Research has demonstrated links between creative activities and the consequential positive feelings with the increased production of protective immune cells. Creativity is also possibly linked to delaying the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Continually challenging oneself mentally is a way to build up reserves of neurologic structures and connections. The remaining options, although related to the immune system, are more directly focused on the physical affects ra-ther than the cognitive ones.
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