Brain Care Score

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The Global Brain Care Coalition (GBCC) and the Mass General Brigham (MGB) Brain Care Labs were founded to bridge the gap between clinical research and everyday-life. While conditions like dementia, stroke, and depression remain leading causes of disability around the world, the data are clear: many cases are preventable by taking action early and taking small steps to change our health habits.

Researchers, patients, and people from all walks of life-have worked together to create a simple, 12-question 21-point assessment tool to help everyone start their brain care journey. The Brain Care Score helps you understand how your daily choices affect your brain health. The results will help you find positive steps you can take now to strengthen your brain health for the future. To receive your score, you must complete 100% of the questions. Select "I don't know" if you are unsure.

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Yes, I am entering my own score. No, I am entering a score for someone else.

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Currently living in the US?

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Recommended dietary habits include:

4-5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day;
2 servings of lean protein per day
3 or more servings of whole grains per day
Less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day
Less than 36 oz of sugar sweet beverages (soda, juice, etc.) per week

Weekly diet typically includes:

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Fewer than 2 of the recommendations above

2 of the recommendations above

3 or more of the recommendations above

Alcohol consumption:

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4 or more drinks per week

2 - 3 drinks per week

0 - 1 drinks per week

Do you smoke?

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Yes, I am a current smoker

I never smoked or quit more than a year ago

Aerobic activities:

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Less than 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of high intensity physical activity per week

At least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (ex. walking) or 75 minutes of high intensity physical activity per week

Sleep habits:

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Less than 7 hours of sleep per night and/or untreated sleep disorder

At least 7 hours of sleep per night and/or treated sleep disturbances

Stress levels:

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High level of stress that often makes it difficult to function

Moderate level of stress that occasionally makes it difficult to function

Manageable level of stress that rarely makes it difficult to function

Social relationships:

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I have few or no close connections other than my spouse or children

I have at least two people, other than my spouse or children, that I feel close with and could talk about private matters or call upon for help

Meaning in life:

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I often struggle to find value or purpose in my life

I generally feel that my life has meaning and/or purpose

Body Mass Index (BMI)?
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BMI greater than 30

BMI below 18.5 or BMI between 25 - 29.9

BMI between 18.5 - 25

Resting blood pressure, with or without treatment:

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Greater than 140/90; or I do not know my resting blood pressure

Between 120/80 and 139/89

Less than 120/80

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c or blood sugar):

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HbA1c greater than 6.4; or I do know know my HbA1c

HbA1c between 5.7 and 6.4

HbA1c less than 5.7

Cholesterol levels:

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190 mg/dL or above; or I do not know my cholesterol levels

No treatment required, OR less than 190 mg/dL, OR, for people with cardiovascular disease, LDL in accordance with CDC recommendations

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