The Average Person Over 50 Can’t Pass This Simple Test. Can You?

There are a lot of really cool things that happen when you enter your golden years: like grandchildren, caring less about what people think of you, and two very important words — senior discounts!

Yet, for all the advantages, there are a few things you need be wary of as well, like your health.

Exercise and diet are essential, and most likely you’ve already got that covered. But how do you keep something like your brain strong in order to prevent something as worrisome as Alzheimer’s disease?

Simple. Just like you’d exercise any other part of your body, you need to work out your mind as well — and the best way to do this is by reading, learning knew skills, and doing brain teasers.

Yet, how do you know if it’s time to up your mental exercises from a simple workout to full-on, marathon-like training?

We have uncovered a test, put together by psychiatric professionals, that will allow you to assess if you have a risk of early onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Unfortunately, many people over 50 have a really difficult time with it. Personally, I’m glad I took the plunge. At least now, I know how high my risk is…

Take a look at this test and read the directions carefully. Do exactly as they say:

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If you enjoyed the last puzzle, give this one a whirl:

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