McCANCE
Brain Care Score ™
Category Criteria / Description Rank Score
Resting blood pressure greater than 140/90, with or without treatment 0
Blood
Resting blood pressure 120-139/80-89, with or without treatment 2
Pressure
Resting blood pressure less than 120/80 3
Hemoglobin A1c greater than 6.4 0
Blood Sugar Hemoglobin A1c between 5.7 and 6.4 1
Hemoglobin A1c less than 5.7 2
Physical 190 or higher 0
Cholesterol No treatment required or less than 190 mg/dL 1
If cardiovascular disease is present, LDL is in accordance to the latest CDC recommendations 1
Lower than 18.5 kg/m 2
1
18.5-25 kg/m 2
2
BMI
25-29.9 kg/m2 1
Greater than 30 kg/m2 0
Dietary habits:
• 4.5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day;
• 2 servings of lean protein per day
• 3 or more servings of whole grains per day
• Less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day
Nutrition • Less than 36 oz of sugar sweet beverages (soda, juice, etc.) per week
Typical weekly diet does not include at least 2 of the recommendations above 0
Typical weekly diet includes 2 or more of the recommendations above 1
Typical weekly diet includes 3 or more of the recommendations above 2
4 or more alcoholic drinks per week 0
Lifestyle Alcohol 2-3 alcoholic drinks per week 1
0-1 alcoholic drink per week 2
Current smoker 0
Smoking
Never smoked or quit more than a year ago 3
Less than 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of high intensity physical activity per week 0
Aerobic
Activities At least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity (ex. walking) or 75 minutes of high intensity
1
physical activity per week
Untreated sleep disorder and/or sleeps <7hrs per night 0
Sleep
Treated sleep disturbances and 7-8 hours of routine sleep per night 1
High level of stress that often makes it difficult to function 0
Stress Moderate level of stress that occasionally makes it difficult to function 1
Manageable level of stress that rarely makes it difficult to function 2
Social I have few or no close connections other than my spouse or children 0
Emotional Social
Relationships I have at least two people, other than my spouse or children, that I feel close with and could talk
1
about private matters or call upon for help
Meaning I often struggle to find value or purpose in my life 0
in Life I generally feel that my life has meaning and/or purpose 1
The components above reflect the latest, scientific based key contributors to brain health. Total Brain Care Score (0-21)
It is important to discuss your score with a healthcare professional.
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