During normal aging humans undergo a steady decline in cognitive abilites. However, this decline varies greatly from person to person, and there a re many factors that affect it. One of these factors is cognitive reserve - or the ability of an individual to maintain normal brain functioning despite atrophy and brain damage.
We've created a quiz where you can calculate your cognitive reserve and see how you are likely to age! It's simple and fun!
Never
1-3 times a week
4-7 times a week
More than once a day
Zero or less than 1 or 2 drinks in a day
Occasionally I go out and have more than 3 drinks in one day.
I do go out and drink more than 3 or 4 drinks in one night multiple nights a week.
I drink heavily daily.
Yes
No
Normal
No.
A couple of not-serious injuries to the head.
One or two injuries resulting in concussions.
One or two head injuries resulting in loss of consciousness or loss of memory.
Multiple, serious head injuries.
All the time!
Almost always
Usually
Not too often, I like to live on the Edge!
I never exercise. My couch is my best friend.
I exercise once a week.
I exercise 2-4 times a week.
I exercise 5-7 times a week.
I exercise more than once a day. You can find me at the gym.
Yes
Maybe
No
I never volunteer!!!
1-2 hours a week
3-5 hours a week
6-9 hours a week
10+ hours a week
Yes! I'll definitely volunteer this summer!
Maybe.
Probably not
No stress, I'm free as a bird!
I have a fairly low amount of stress.
I'm moderately stressed, but I handle it well.
My stress level is becoming a problem.
I'm not sure if I can handle any more stress!
Yes
No
Yes, I engage in multiple creative and challenging activities very frequently
Yes, but I don't get do do these activities as much as I would like
Yes, but I only participate in these creative activities rarely. I'd do more if I didn't have so much work!
Who has time for that stuff??
Yes
No
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Yes, I live in a home with other people that make me happy and I have a great social circle.
Yes, I have a strong social support group, imperfect or not; I love them a lot. I have a lot of good times along with the struggles.
It’s actually not that great, but I certainly have a social network and people are there if I really need someone.
I get pretty lonely, sometimes my friends don’t feel so much like friends. I could really use a better support system.
I am in desperate need of a more concrete and helpful support system.
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Fewer than 5 hours
5 to 7 hours
8 to 9 hours
More than 9 hours
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High school. I’m there man.
Four-year Undergraduate
Masters or other medium-term post graduate level like nursing or PA school
PhD, MD, Dental, Vet
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I'd give 4-5 years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
I'd give 3-4 years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
I'd give 2-3 years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
I'd give 1-2 years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
I'd give 0-1 years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
I wouldn't give up any years of LS to gain 1 year of HS
Type A (More organized, rigid etc)
Type B (Less controlling, more laid back)
It’s no fun riding the bench, I want to be the star!
A ring is a ring, I’ll be on the winning team!
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