Welcome to your Brain Care Score. We'll be asking you 12 questions that relates to cognitive health blablbablalala
1.
My resting blood pressure is…
Why is it important: High blood pressure silently damages the small blood vessels that supply your brain, and is one of the single strongest risk factors for both stroke and dementia.
2.
My Hemoglobin A1c (Blood Sugar) is…
Why is it important: Chronically high blood sugar damages blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, including the brain, and roughly doubles the risk of dementia.
3.
My cholesterol level is…
Why is it important: High LDL ("bad") cholesterol contributes to the buildup of plaque in arteries, restricting blood flow to the brain and increasing stroke risk.
4.
My BMI (Body Mass Index) is…
Why is it important: Excess weight promotes chronic inflammation and metabolic changes that harm brain health over time.
5.
My typical weekly diet…
The 5 targets:
- 4-5 servings of fruit & vegetables/day;
- 2 servings of lean protein/day;
- 3 servings of whole grains/day;
- less than 1,500 mg sodium/day;
- less than 36 oz of sugary drinks/week
Why is it important: A brain-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins is consistently linked to lower rates of dementia and stroke.
6.
My weekly alcohol intake is…
Why is it important: Heavy alcohol consumption is directly toxic to brain cells, shrinks brain volume over time, and raises blood pressure — all of which increase dementia and stroke risk.
7.
My smoking status is…
Why is it important: Smoking damages blood vessels throughout the body, reducing oxygen delivery to the brain and accelerating cognitive decline.
8.
My weekly physical activity level is…
The recommended level of physical activity: 150 minutes of moderate activity OR less than 75 minutes of high-intensity activity per week.
Why is it important: Regular aerobic exercise improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, and stimulates the growth of new brain cells.
9.
My sleep is…
Why is it important: Sleep is when the brain clears out toxic waste products linked to Alzheimer's disease. Consistently poor sleep accelerates brain aging.
10.
My typical stress level is…
Why is it important: Chronic stress triggers prolonged release of cortisol, a stress hormone that — at persistently high levels — is toxic to the brain's memory center (the hippocampus).
11.
My social connections are…
Why is it important: Loneliness and social isolation are risk factors for dementia comparable in strength to physical inactivity. Even two or three close relationships provide meaningful brain protection.
12.
My sense of purpose is…
Why is it important: Having a strong sense of purpose is associated with lower rates of cognitive decline, greater resilience to brain aging, and longer lifespan.
