Cognitive Testing and Brain Health Assessment
Worried your memory is slipping? Most of the time nobody has actually measured it. CBS Health from Cambridge Brain Science gives you a number instead of a worry, and a baseline you can compare against later.
“I think my memory is getting worse” is one of the hardest things to check. You cannot see it, the people around you may not notice it, and a single bad week can feel like proof of something larger. Most of the time the honest answer is that nobody has measured it.
Elements of Health uses CBS Health, a cognitive assessment service from Cambridge Brain Science, to objectively measure core aspects of cognition.
What the assessment actually is
Short tasks, not a questionnaire. Each task takes between one and a half and three minutes, and they are designed to be engaging rather than clinical.
Taken on a normal device. Online or in person, on an iPad, desktop or laptop.
From home or at the office. Whichever suits you.
An individualized report. It tracks how you are progressing, so it can be repeated and compared rather than read once.
Why this particular tool
Because the research behind it is unusually heavy for something that takes a few minutes to complete. The tasks were developed by leading neuroscientists over the last 25 years, have been taken over 8 million times, and have been used in more than 300 peer reviewed studies of cognition.
Cambridge Brain Science describes it as used by healthcare practitioners and researchers around the world to obtain accurate, quantified and scientifically validated measures of cognition. That is a different category from a memory quiz on the internet.
What it does not do
This is a measurement, not a diagnosis. A cognitive assessment does not diagnose dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any other neurological condition, and it is not used here to try.
Speak to a physician or a neurologist, not a nutritional plan, if you notice any of the following:
Memory changes that are getting rapidly worse
Getting lost in familiar places
Difficulty with language, names or everyday words
Changes in personality, judgement or behaviour that others have noticed
Memory changes after a head injury, stroke or loss of consciousness
Confusion that comes on suddenly
What this service offers is a measured baseline and a way to see whether anything changes over time.
Why a baseline is worth having
Without one, every comparison is against memory of how you used to feel, which is the least reliable instrument available. With one, the next assessment is a comparison against a number.
That is the same logic Dr. Jones applies to the rest of her practice. In her own words on her services page: “I won’t guess about what your state of health is.”
What may sit underneath
Concentration and mental clarity do not exist in isolation. Where it fits the picture, Dr. Jones may also look at:
A comprehensive blood panel. Nutrient status, thyroid activity and blood sugar, all of which affect clarity and focus.
Saliva testing. Adrenal function, where long running stress shows up.
Stool testing. The gut, which is connected to more than digestion.
Hair analysis. Mineral imbalances and heavy metal exposure.
Functional lab testing is completed at home or through local labs. See the full range of diagnostic testing for the detail on each one.
Why “normal” results may not mean healthy
As Dr. Jones explains on her nutrition page, normal ranges are built by taking approximately 100 to 200 people who tested recently at a particular laboratory, determined by each individual lab and not a centralized agency. Those results are averaged, and the range extends two standard deviations either side.
Most of those people were being tested because they already had a health problem. In her words, a normal score simply means you are not yet as sick as the other people used to determine the normal range.
What happens after
Once the assessment is analyzed, the results are reviewed with you. Where it is appropriate, supplements that may help support cognition can be recommended.
If blood, saliva, stool or hair testing is also run, Dr. Jones prepares a personalized report. As described on her nutrition page, it contains a hard copy of all of your test results, an explanation of what these tests mean, and a complete list of the nutrients, vitamins, dietary requirements and other lifestyle changes.
A health coach to support you between appointments.
Healthie. 24/7 access and unlimited messaging with your doctor.
Progress tracking. A collaborative online tool for communication and education.
Repeat assessment. The report is built to be tracked over time, not read once.
Where this connects
Clarity and focus overlap with other areas. See sleep and what testing can show, hormone and thyroid testing, how we look for the root cause, or what consultations and testing cost.
About Dr. Kathleen Jones
Dr. Kathleen Jones is a graduate of Life University of Chiropractic with a Doctorate Degree in Chiropractic and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. She obtained her Naturopathic Degree through the Central State College of Naturopathy. Her credits include teaching at Ohio State University School of Medicine as well as the School of Nursing, and she currently is president of the Ohio State Naturopathic Association.
How to request an assessment
Call the office. To request a test, simply call (614) 985-1435.
Take it where you prefer. From the comfort of your home, or at the office.
Review together. Once analyzed, the results are reviewed with you.
Decide what follows. Further testing, nutritional support, or simply a baseline to repeat later.
Want a number instead of a worry? Schedule a consultation with Dr. Kathleen Jones, or call (614) 985-1435 to request the assessment directly.
Elements of Health is a naturopathic and holistic practice based in Columbus, Ohio. Consultations are virtual or by phone, available anywhere in the United States.
Clarity often tracks nutrient and thyroid status. See what a comprehensive blood panel baselines.
A cognitive assessment measures cognition. It does not diagnose dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any other medical condition. The information on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Does this tell me whether I have dementia?
No. It objectively measures core aspects of cognition. It does not diagnose dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any other neurological condition. Concerning symptoms should be assessed by a physician or neurologist.
How long does it take?
Each task takes between one and a half and three minutes. They are gamified rather than clinical, and can be taken online or in person on an iPad, desktop or laptop.
Can I do it from home?
Yes. Tests can be taken from the comfort of your home or at the office, whichever you prefer.
What makes this different from a memory quiz online?
The tasks were developed by leading neuroscientists over the last 25 years, have been taken over 8 million times, and have been used in more than 300 peer reviewed studies of cognition.
What happens after the assessment?
Once analyzed, the results are reviewed with you. Where appropriate, supplements that may help support cognition can be recommended, and further testing may be suggested if something else looks worth checking.
Can it be repeated?
Yes, and that is much of the point. The report tracks how you are progressing, so a second assessment is a comparison against your own baseline rather than against memory.
How do I request one?
Call the office on (614) 985-1435.