Your Aging Brain
Question 1/11
Your brain stops growing and starts aging:
- When puberty ends
- In your late 20s
- In your 40s
Question 2/11
Your brain shrinks as you get older.
- True
- False
Question 3/11
You’re less likely to have memory problems if you’re:
- A woman
- A man
Question 4/11
You’re more likely to stay sharp longer if you:
- Wear glasses
- Exercise regularly
- Are left-handed
Question 5/11
You’re most likely to forget this first as you get older:
- Your first day of school
- The capital of France
- How to ride a bike
Question 6/11
Which activity helps your brain stay young?
- Spending time with friends
- Learning a new language
- Both
Question 7/11
As your brain gets older, it gets:
- More blood
- Less blood
- The same amount of blood
Question 8/11
Thirty minutes after hearing the same story, a 70-year-old typically remembers this percent of what an 18-year-old remembers.
- 75%
- 50%
- 35%
Question 9/11
Which vitamin helps lower your chances of dementia?
- A
- B
- C
Question 10/11
You’re at higher risk of memory problems if you:
- Have a high IQ
- Have had surgery
- Have had a head injury
Question 11/11
Starting in your late 20s, your mental and emotional health tends to:
- Stay the same
- Get worse
- Get better