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Weekly News Quiz

How well do you know AARP’s biggest stories?


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Question 1 of 7

Housing options for older adults are often limited by restrictive local zoning regulations, according to an AARP letter to Congress on July 28 endorsing the bipartisan Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act.

 

True or False: Nearly three-quarters of land in U.S. cities permits only single-family residences, according to the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials.

Introduced in Congress in July, the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act legislation requires cities and counties that receive federal Community Development Block Grants to report on how their land-use policies impact affordable housing.

Question 2 of 7

Despite its proven benefits, sunscreen has come under fire in some corners of social media, leading some people to skip it altogether. Experts say this isn’t new; questions about sunscreen’s safety and effectiveness have surfaced before. Protection from ultraviolet rays is important year-round, not just in the summer. Time of day also matters.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when are UV rays the strongest?

It’s estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they turn 70. Skin cancer is more common in older adults, and a recent study published in the journal JAMA Dermatology found that skin cancer incidence is increasing in older individuals. Remember to check in often with your doctor or dermatologist for skin checks or if you notice changes in your skin.

Question 3 of 7

A silent stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or cut back, depriving brain cells of oxygen. But unlike the more well-known ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, a silent one shows none of the initial symptoms that signal a stroke is happening and you need to get to the ER pronto. 

 

Which of the following is a common symptom of an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke?

For every stroke with noticeable symptoms, 10 silent strokes occur, on average, according to the American Stroke Association. The risk is greater for older adults (around 1 in 4 people over age 80 have had a silent stroke). 

It’s also higher in people with atrial fibrillation, or A-fib. This irregular heartbeat disorder increases the risk of silent stroke more than threefold. People who smoke or have a history of vascular disease, both of which affect blood vessels, are also at higher risk.

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Question 4 of 7

If you thought being an adult meant you’d outgrown ear pain, think again. While ear pain in kids typically can be caused by ear infections, experts say in adults, it’s usually a symptom of something else that might not even originate in the ear.

 

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of ear pain?

“Most of the time when your ear hurts, it’s not your ear’s fault,” says Oliver Adunka, M.D., director of the Division of Otology, Neurotology and Cranial Base Surgery at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. A visit to an ear, nose and throat doctor (an otolaryngologist) can help identify what’s causing your pain, and it’s often an easy fix, Adunka says.

Question 5 of 7

Nuts have an unsung superpower: They help protect your brain. In part that’s due to their mix of healthy fats and antioxidants. But it’s also a function of their fiber content.

 

Which of the following nuts is recommended for keeping your brain sharp?

Almonds, Chia seeds, flaxseeds, pecans and pine nuts also are recommended for brain health.

Question 6 of 7

Terence Stamp, the British actor who often played complex bad guys, died this week at the age of 87.

 

Stamp was perhaps best known for playing which supervillain in a series of comic book movies?

It will be his portrayal of the bearded Zod in 1978’s Superman and its sequel Superman II two years later that most people associate with Stamp. As the Kryptonian arch enemy to Christopher Reeve’s Man of Steel, Stamp introduced a darker, charming and vulnerable — more human — element to the franchise, one that’s been replicated in countless superhero movies ever since.

Question 7 of 7

At 50, Leonardo DiCaprio has spent more than half his life in the spotlight. Now he’s contemplating his next chapter and what he’s learned from growing older.

 

“Well, it creates a feeling like you have a desire to just be more honest and not waste your time,” he recently told Esquire.

 

DiCaprio starred in a movie adaptation of which Shakespeare play?

DiCaprio, who starred with Claire Danes in Romeo + Juliet in 1996, turned 50 on November 11, 2024, and discussed the importance of being more straightforward in relationships, being accountable for your actions and not taking life for granted.

“Being more upfront and risking having things fall apart or risk the disagreements or risk going your separate ways from any type of relationship in life—the personal, professional—it’s that you just don’t want to waste your time anymore,” DiCaprio said.

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