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Weekly News Quiz

Brush up on our biggest news stories of the past week

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Randy Lilleston,

 
AARP
Published April 25, 2024
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Question 1 of 8

We recently listed eight of the biggest health risks for people 50 and older. Which of these were on that list?

Others on the list included cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke.

Question 2 of 8

CSAs, also known as farm shares, can provide truly fresh produce to customers, as we reported. What does “CSA” stand for?

Many CSAs offer weekly, biweekly or monthly deliveries, we noted.

Question 3 of 8

True or false? “Cardiac arrest” is a more formal term for a heart attack.

They’re actually different medical events. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping; a heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is being blocked.

Question 4 of 8

As we noted, this entertainment legend turned 90 on April 24.

MacLaine costarred in the indie comedy American Dreamer in March.

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Question 5 of 8

We recently interviewed this journalist about her three-part series on caregiving for CBS Mornings.

“Our country is just so ill equipped to deal with [caring for] the millions of Americans who have spent their entire lives working and contributing to our economy,” she told us.

Question 6 of 8

True or false? Certain antianxiety medications, pain medications and anti-seizure medications can affect your ability to drive.

So can some antidepressants, cold and flu remedies and sleep aids, we reported.

Question 7 of 8

According to our recent article, can your hair grow back if you have alopecia?

Treatments are available, but their effectiveness depends on how quickly you start them and the type of alopecia you have.

Question 8 of 8

The IRS recently announced its income tax brackets for 2024. What’s the highest tax rate?

The highest rate is levied on income over $609,350 for single files and over $731,200 for married couples filing jointly.

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