{"id":27563,"date":"2024-01-04T17:24:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T16:24:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=27563"},"modified":"2024-01-05T04:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T03:54:42","slug":"harmless-habits-may-increase-risk-of-dementia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2024\/01\/harmless-habits-may-increase-risk-of-dementia\/","title":{"rendered":"Harmless Habits May Increase Risk of Dementia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dementia\u00a0is an umbrella term for loss of thinking ability, memory attention, problem-solving, and other cognitive abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. In our every day lives, habits create a pattern that we often overlook. While some habits contribute to our well-being, some may harbor hidden risks especially to our mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn about those seemingly harmless habits that may actually increase your risk of dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/habits-raise-dementia-risk_l_6595a041e4b0912833aeb922<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “somebody’s way or the highway<\/strong>” mean? “Additionally, \u201ctry to be flexible with your reactions and avoid the \u2018my way or the highway<\/strong>\u2019 mentality, which can be common in older adults,\u201d Steel said.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Define the expression “put something on the back burner<\/strong>“. “Let\u2019s face it, sleep tends to be put on the back burner<\/strong>.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “unplug<\/strong>” mean in this context, “Try unplugging <\/strong>at least 30 minutes before bed.”<\/em>? Give two synonyms and make a sentence with “unplug”.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Which habits mentioned in the article do you have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Are there other habits in your daily routine that seem harmless, but might potentially pose a risk to your cognitive health?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How do you prioritize activities that promote brain health in your personal lifestyle?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What specific cognitive health goals have you set for yourself, considering your current habits and lifestyle?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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