What’s up Doc.? Brain man, Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, Clinical Professor of Neurology at University of Southern California (USC) is not your average doc. with accolades from the likes of Hollywood celebrities including Sylvester Stallone, former USA Presidents like Bill Clinton and even the late Pope John Paul II.
“Your efforts have saved lives and brought comforts to many, and your steadfast devotion has earned you the trust and respect of your community.”-Former U.S President Bill Clinton
Fortanasce is frequently named one of the Top Docs in his field (and no surprise, he is an expert in multiple fields), a superstar lecturer and understands the power of health, fitness, diet and nutrition on the brain. We already know Fortanasce has a powerful brain and also a star athlete in sports including tennis, his is also a former USA Junior Olympic champion in weightlifting so we decided it was time to take his brain test. Take a shot or visit his website.
Test Your Real Brain Age: The Alzheimer Risk Profile, by Dr. Vincent Fortanasce
STEP 1 - Answer the 25 questions below with a TRUE or FALSE response and track your answers so you can discover your brain age and get the Doc’s tips on improving your lifestyle and you brain.
TRUE or FALSE – I get 7 to 8 hours (or more) of sleep each night.
TRUE or FALSE -I eat at least 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants daily.
TRUE or FALSE -I eat at least one serving of blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries daily.
TRUE or FALSE -I eat baked or broiled fish high in omega-3 fatty acids (especially eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) at least three times a week.
TRUE or FALSE -I take fish oil supplements high in omega-3 fatty acids or flaxseed supplements at least 5 times per week.
TRUE or FALSE -I take folic acid supplementation with my daily multivitamin.
TRUE or FALSE -I take a low-dose of aspirin daily.
TRUE or FALSE -I drink red wine or grape juice at least 5 times a week.
TRUE or FALSE -I exercise most days of the week for at least 30 minutes each time (total of three hours or more of strenuous exercise weekly).
TRUE or FALSE -I read challenging books, do crossword puzzles or Sudoku, or engage in activities that require active learning, memorization, computation, analysis, and problem solving at least five times a week.
TRUE or FALSE -My total cholesterol is less than 200.
TRUE or FALSE -My LDL (“bad”) cholesterol is less than 110.
TRUE or FALSE -I have “longevity genes” in my family, with members who lived to 80 and older without memory loss.
TRUE or FALSE -I am not obese (less than 20 pounds overweight for a woman; less than 30 pounds overweight for a man).
TRUE or FALSE -I eat a Mediterranean style diet (high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, and olive oil as the source of fat; little red meat).
TRUE or FALSE -I use olive oil and no trans-fat spreads instead of butter or margarine.
TRUE or FALSE -I have never smoked cigarettes.
TRUE or FALSE -I have normal blood pressure.
TRUE or FALSE -I do not have diabetes.
TRUE or FALSE -I do not have metabolic syndrome (high triglycerides, central obesity, and hypertension), also called insulin resistance syndrome.
TRUE or FALSE -I do not have a sleep disorder such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea or untreated insomnia.
TRUE or FALSE -Daily uncontrolled stress is not a problem for me.
TRUE or FALSE -I have a strong support group and enjoy many activities with friends, colleagues, and family members.
TRUE or FALSE -I have no problems with short- or long-term memory.
TRUE or FALSE -I’m ready to prevent Alzheimer’s and am willing to do whatever it takes.
STEP 2 – Score – Count the number of TRUE responses you have and check out your results. Get more details on steps to strengthen the brain with Fortanasce’s D.E.A.R program.
WHAT WAS YOUR ‘TRUE’ SCORE?
Score 23 – 25 Congratulations! You are aging well. Subtract 15 years from your chronological age for your Real Brain Age. You are presently healthy with a youthful, productive mind. Following the 4-steps of the D.E.A.R. program will make your body, mind, and spirit even healthier. Unless things change in your life, your risk of Alzheimer’s disease is extremely low.
Score 20 – 22 Not bad! Subtract 10 years from your chronological age for your Real Brain Age. You are doing a lot to take care of your physical and mental health. Check the specific questions that you marked False – and be sure to pay attention to changes you need to make. Follow the 4-steps of my D.E.A.R. program to make your body, mind, and spirit even healthier.
Score 15-19 OK. Your Real Brain Age is the same as your chronological age. That said, you have a mild risk of Alzheimer’s disease, so pay attention. Carefully review the 4 steps to see what changes you need to make with your diet, exercise, mental stimulation or rest and relaxation.
Score 12 – 14 – You have a moderate risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Add 5 years to your chronological age for your Real Brain Age. While there’s not a lot of disparity between your Real Brain Age and your chronologic age, you need to really understand the risks you have that increase the chances of Alzheimer’s. It’s important that you review the quiz and circle any of the statements that indicate some work is needed. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors you have to see if treatment is indicated.
Score 0 – 11– You have a high risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Add 10 years to your chronological age for your Real Brain Age. Right now, call your doctor and talk openly about health problems you have. Ask if you’re doing all you can to manage these problems. In addition, read my book The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription and flag those pages that may help to decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Test and Response Source: The Anti-Alzheimer’s Prescription by Dr. Vincent Fortanasce.
The Fortanasce – Frechette – Purino Neurology Center
665 West Naomi Ave. Ste. 201, Arcadia, California 91007
Tel.:: 626-445-8481
http://www.healthybrainmd.com/
For more tips on everything from Headaches to the power of sleep to lifestyle improvements head over to Healthy Brain MD. And if you want to keep working out your brain; check out some of his other books.
