How is my Brain Health? - Dr. Steve Gough

Are your under 40 years old or over 40 years old?

Beginning at just 40 years old, our brain health starts to decline. But there are ways to slow the decline and continue our brain’s development well into old age.

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How is your diet?

Research proves, a healthy diet is PARAMOUNT to healthy brain activity. Conversely, an unhealthy diet can lead to a sharper decline in brain health and development as we age.

I eat a Mediterranean Diet I eat healthy when I can I need help knowing how to eat healthy Fast Food, junk food and not much else

How is your weight?

Being overweight or obese takes not just a physical toll on our bodies, but on the decline of our brain health as well.

1. Fit as a fiddle! 2. Could lose a couple pounds 3. I’m working on it 4. I’m overweight

How many days a week do you exercise?

Active and fit individuals live a longer healthier life, not just in terms of mobility, but cognitively as well. Brain health and physical fitness are closely linked.

4-7 2-4 Once Never

How would you rate your stress ? (High 4, Low 1)

Knowing how to manage stress is a key factor in brain health. The less you allow stress to affect your life, the more your brain will develop and stay healthy.

1 2 3 4

Do you meditate?

Exercise keeps the body fit while meditating is a way of keeping our mind fit. We can find ways to relieve stress with something as simple as finding a few minutes to relax each day.

Regularly Often Hardly Ever Never

How much do you sleep at night?

Sleep is important to help the body recover. We know adequate sleep helps us get over sickness and prevent illness. Sleep also helps our brain recover from the day and keeps our brain healthy.

8+ Hours 6-8 Hours Less than 6 My sleep routine is lacking

What’s your education experience?

Learning should be a lifelong habit. Our education shouldn’t stop with a degree. People who learn new languages or pick up new hobbies throughout life live a longer life with a healthier brain.

Advanced Graduate Degree (PhD, Masters, etc) Bachelors Degree Some College High School or equivalent