It’s essential to keep our bodies healthy and in good shape, but what about our brains? Our brains are the control center for our bodies, and just like any other muscle in our body, they require exercise and care to stay in good shape.

Take this brain fitness test to find out how fit your brain is and how to improve it.

Test Your Brain Fitness

1) Memory Test
– Try to memorize the following list of words:
Apple, Book, Chair, Dog, Elephant, Feather, Gold, Horse, Ice Cream, Jungle
– Wait for one minute, and then write down as many words as you can remember.
– How many did you remember?.

2) Mental Math Test
– Multiply 121 by 8
– Subtract 247
– Divide the result by 5
– Add 73
– Finally, subtract 33.
– What’s the result?.

3) Attention Test
– Count the number of times the letter “T” appears in the following sentence:
“The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”
– What’s the answer?.

4) Problem Solving Test
– Imagine you’re in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match, so which would you light first?
– What’s your answer?.

5) Reaction Time Test
– Put one hand on the table
– Put the other hand on top of it
– Now, quickly switch the hand positions.
– How long did it take you?.

How Did You Do?

Now, let’s evaluate your results based on your age group.

18-24 Years Old

If you’re within this age group and answered:
– 8-10 words in the Memory Test
– 521 in the Mental Math Test
– 7 “T”s in the Attention Test
– Light the match for the Problem Solving Test
– Less than 3 seconds in the Reaction Time Test
Then congratulations! Your brain is in very good shape.
To keep improving your brain’s fitness, consider challenging it with new activities and exercises such as puzzles, learning a new language, or playing an instrument.

25-35 Years Old

If you’re within this age group and answered:
– 6-8 words in the Memory Test
– 439 in the Mental Math Test
– 6 “T”s in the Attention Test
– Light the wood stove for the Problem Solving Test
– Less than 4 seconds in the Reaction Time Test
Your brain is in average shape.
To improve your brain’s fitness, incorporate more challenging mental activities into your daily routine such as reading, trying new hobbies, and getting enough sleep.

36-45 Years Old

If you’re within this age group and answered:
– 5-7 words in the Memory Test
– 347 in the Mental Math Test
– 5 “T”s in the Attention Test
– Light the gas lamp for the Problem Solving Test
– Less than 5 seconds in the Reaction Time Test
Your brain needs some attention.
To enhance your brain’s fitness, focus on activities that require complex decision-making and problem-solving, including travel, learning a new skill, socializing, and engaging in physical activity.

46-60 Years Old

If you’re within this age group and answered:
– 4-6 words in the Memory Test
– 267 in the Mental Math Test
– 4 “T”s in the Attention Test
– You wouldn’t light anything in the Problem Solving Test
– Less than 6 seconds in the Reaction Time Test
Your brain needs attention and care.
To improve your brain’s fitness, focus on activities that promote cognitive stimulation and mental acuity, such as traveling, learning new skills, socializing, engaging in physical activity, and challenging your mind with games and puzzles.

Above 60 Years Old

If you’re above 60 years old and answered:
– 3-5 words in the Memory Test
– 184 in the Mental Math Test
– 3 “T”s in the Attention Test
– You wouldn’t light anything in the Problem Solving Test
– More than 6 seconds in the Reaction Time Test
Your brain needs urgent attention.
To improve your brain’s fitness, engage in regular physical activity, socializing, focus on memory-strengthening activities, learn new skills, and feed your brain with nutritious foods.

Conclusion

As we age, cognitive function declines, but we can take steps to maintain and even improve cognitive fitness.

In this test, we’ve evaluated five different areas of cognitive function that impact brain fitness, including memory, attention, problem-solving, reaction time, and mental math skills.

To keep our brains healthy, we must continue to challenge them with new activities, experiences, and stimuli. Whether you’re young or old, taking care of your brain should be a priority.

Engage in regular physical activity, prioritize sleep and hydration, and feed your body and mind with nutritious foods avoiding junk food and excessive alcohol.