Brain Health Quiz: What is Your Risk for Cognitive Decline?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Do you have a genetic relative who has cognitive decline, dementia or Alzheimer's disease?

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  • A.
    Yes, in my immediate family—mom, dad, sibling
  • B.
    Yes, in my extended family—grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle
  • C.
    Not sure
  • D.
    No family history of these conditions
• 2.
  Do you have a genetic relative who has died at an early age (before 70 years old) from heart attack or heart disease ?

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  • A.
    Yes, in my immediate family—mom, dad, sibling
  • B.
    Yes, in my extended family—grandparent, cousin, aunt, uncle
  • C.
    Not sure 
  • D.
    No family history of these conditions
• 3.
  Do you currently have concerns regarding your memory and mental sharpness?

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  • A.
    Yes, I struggle to follow directions or a recipe. I have to write important things down so I don’t forget them. I have trouble following a conversation.
  • B.
    Yes, I often lose my keys/phone. I have difficulty recalling the names of people I have met. I cannot commit a number sequence to memory that is longer than 3 or 4 digits. 
  • C.
    Sometimes I have “brain fog” and just don’t seem to be as sharp as I used to be.
  • D.
    No, I am just taking this quiz for fun.
• 4.
  Do you have ongoing or chronic issues such as an autoimmune disorder, gut disorders (bloating, constipation, indigestion), insomnia, or inadequate sleep? 

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  • A.
    Yes, all of the above 
  • B.
    Yes, one or two of the above 
  • C.
    Only occasionally
  • D.
    No ongoing or chronic symptoms
• 5.
  Do you have frequent toxic exposures? (pesticides, herbicides, chemicals in household cleaners and personal care products, silver fillings) 

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  • A.
    Yes, three or four of the above
  • B.
    Yes, one or two of the above
  • C.
    Only occasional exposure to the above
  • D.
    No, I eat organic, avoid toxic household and personal care products, and have no silver fillings 
• 6.
  Do you have issues with blood sugar?

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  • A.
    Yes, I have diabetes.
  • B.
    Yes, I am pre-diabetic.
  • C.
    Maybe--I get lightheaded or hangry if I don’t eat at regular intervals.
  • D.
    My blood sugar is steady and in a healthy range.
• 7.
  Do you have a history of Lyme disease or symptoms from mold exposure?

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  • A.
    Yes, both
  • B.
    Yes, one of the above
  • C.
    Not sure
  • D.
    No history of Lyme or mold exposure
• 8.
  How often do you feel stressed out?

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  • A.
    Very often--I am anxious and uptight most days of the week. 
  • B.
    Frequently--I feel stressed more often than not.
  • C.
    Occasionally--I feel stressed at least 1-2 days a week
  • D.
    I practice self-care to manage my stressors and what I do is effective.
• 9.
  Do you have an unhealthy lifestyle? (smoke, drink alcohol to excess, sedentary, eat high sugar/high starch diet) 

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  • A.
    Yes, 3-4 of the items listed above
  • B.
    Somewhat, 2-3 of the items listed above
  • C.
    Occasionally 
  • D.
    No--I do not smoke, I rarely drink, I exercise and eat healthy food regularly. 
• 10.
  Have you ever had a head injury or concussion?

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  • A.
    Yes, multiple
  • B.
    Yes, one--but I don't think I fully healed from it.
  • C.
    Yes, but I was treated and have no remaining issues.
  • D.
    No, I have never had a concussion or brain injury.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
   Well done! (0-10)

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  Let's talk about your score...like in golf, the lower your score the better and you got under 10 (out of a possible 40 points). Yay! Celebration dance! Looks like you are trying to protect your brain!We can't control the genes we inherit but we can control our daily actions. What steps do you take daily to strive for a healthy brain? Do you get 20 MET-hours of exercise a week? How about adequate deep and REM sleep? Are your glucose levels in a healthy range? Do you ever get into ketosis? Is your diet high in polyphenols and antioxidants and are you absorbing your micronutrients? The list of things you can do to protect your brain goes on (reduce inflammation, optimize hormones, minimize toxicity...)Want to talk in real life about optimizing your brain health? Click below to schedule a free call. Health is a team sport and I would love to be one of your team members. This quiz is not intended to serve as medical advice. So please continue to see your doctor for regular checkups. But also congratulate yourself! You are doing good things for your brain health. Keep it up!
• 2.
  Not bad. (11-20)

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  Let's talk about your score...like in golf, the lower the score the better. You received less than 21 out of a possible 40. Not bad, right? Looks like you are working toward a healthy brain.We can't control the genes we inherit but we can control our daily actions. What we chose daily can impact our DNA by turning genes on or off! What steps do you take daily to strive for a healthy brain? I'd love to see if I can help you find the just-right next step. Click below to schedule a free call.Do you get 20 MET-hours of exercise a week? How about adequate deep and REM sleep? Are your glucose levels in a healthy range? Do you ever get into ketosis? Is your diet high in polyphenols and antioxidants and are you absorbing your micronutrients? How about stress, hormones, inflammation, and toxicity? What does all of that even mean?Too much to think about? Don't worry, you are not alone. If you are seeking optimal brain health, click below to schedule a free call to learn about personalized coaching based on your specific needs. Health is a team sport and I would love to be one of your team members. This quiz is not intended to serve as medical advice. So please continue to see your doctor for regular checkups. In the meantime, you also can do a little celebratory happy dance since you are doing some good things for your brain health! Yippee!
• 3.
  Time to Take Action. (21-30)

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  Let's talk about your score...like in golf, the lower the score the better. You received between 21-30 out of a possible 40. How do you feel about that? Does it make you want to throw in the towel or take some action to get that score down? Are you worried about your brain health?We can't control the genes we inherit but we can control our daily actions. What we chose daily can impact our DNA by turning genes on or off! What steps do you take daily to strive for a healthy brain? Schedule a call to determine the just-right next action step to take.Do you get 20 MET-hours of exercise a week? How about adequate deep and REM sleep? Are your glucose levels in a healthy range? Do you ever get into ketosis? Is your diet high in polyphenols and antioxidants and are you absorbing your micronutrients? How about stress, hormones, inflammation, and toxicity? What does all of that even mean?Too much to think about? Don't worry, you are not alone. If you are seeking optimal brain health, click below to schedule a free call to learn about personalized coaching based on your specific needs. Action in your 30's, 40's and 50's can greatly reduce the risk of cognitive decline in later years. Health is a team sport and I would love to be one of your team members. This quiz is not intended to serve as medical advice. So please continue to see your doctor for regular checkups. In the meantime, you also can do a little celebratory happy dance since taking this quiz was a step toward action that could improve your brain health. Yay, you!
• 4.
  Bad News, Good News (31-40)

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  Let's talk about your score. First, the bad news...like in golf, the lower the score the better. You are in the highest category with a score between 31-40 out of a possible 40. How do you feel about that? Does it make you want to throw in the towel or take some action to get that score down?We can't control the genes we inherit but, the good news...we can control our daily actions. What we chose daily can impact our DNA by turning genes on or off! What steps do you take daily to strive for a healthy brain? Schedule a call to determine what is the just-right next step for you. Do you get 20 MET-hours of exercise a week? How about adequate deep and REM sleep? Are your glucose levels in a healthy range? Do you ever get into ketosis? Is your diet high in polyphenols and antioxidants and are you absorbing your micronutrients? How about stress, hormones, inflammation, and toxicity? What does all of this even mean? Too much to think about? Don't worry, you are not alone. If you are seeking optimal brain health, schedule a free call to learn about personalized coaching based on your specific needs. Action in your 30's, 40's and 50's can greatly reduce the risk of cognitive decline in later years. Health is a team sport and I would love to be one of your team members. This quiz is not intended to serve as medical advice. So please continue to see your doctor for regular checkups. In the meantime, you also can do a little celebratory happy dance since taking this quiz was a step toward action that could improve your brain health...good news. Yay, you!