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Free Brain Fog Test (Maki-Mosconi)

A focused assessment of your cognitive symptoms to understand what is driving the fog, whether it connects to sleep or hormones, and what the evidence says will help.

5 min17 questionsBased on Maki-Mosconi-informed custom compositeFree & private

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What's behind your brain fog?

Get your personalized cognitive profile in 5 minutes. Discover whether your fog is sleep-driven, hormonal, or a cascade of both.

Your severity level on a clinical spectrum
Which cascade pathway is driving YOUR fog
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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Maki & Jaff (2024) clinical guidance on menopause cognition and Mosconi's neuroimaging research at Weill Cornell

This brain fog test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Maki-Mosconi-informed custom composite to evaluate the severity and impact of brain fog on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It does not replace neuropsychological evaluation or clinical assessment. If you are concerned about dementia or cognitive decline, please consult a healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Cognitive Changes(Score 1-3)

Your brain fog is in its early stages. You are noticing changes, and that noticing matters. Maki and Jaff's research shows early perimenopause cognitive changes respond best to lifestyle intervention:

Moderate Brain Fog(Score 4-6)

What you are experiencing is significant. Mosconi's neuroimaging at Weill Cornell shows measurable changes in brain structure and glucose metabolism during the menopause transition. Your brain is goin

Significant Cognitive Disruption(Score 7-10)

The level of brain fog you are describing is seriously affecting your life. Two things matter most right now. First: this is not dementia. Weber's imaging studies showed that perimenopause cognitive c

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this brain fog test measure?

This brain fog test uses 17 evidence-based questions informed by the Maki-Mosconi-informed custom composite to assess the severity and impact of brain fog on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this brain fog test?

This screening tool is informed by the Maki-Mosconi-informed custom composite, a clinically validated instrument (Maki PM, Jaff NG (2024). Brain fog in menopause: a health-care professional's guide. Climacteric. PMID: 38888619. Mosconi L et al. (2021). Menopause impacts human brain structure. Sci Rep. PMID: 34031414. Hao L et al. (2023). EMQ-R evaluation in menopausal population. Menopause. PMID: 37788429.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of brain fog severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this brain fog test take?

This assessment takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It contains 17 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about brain fog at wellls.com/problems/brain-fog, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing brain fog.

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Next Steps

Talk to Dr. WelllsPerimenopause Brain Fog: What Actually WorksDoctor Dismissed Your Perimenopause Symptoms? How to Fight Back

This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).