Simple Health Checks You Can Do at Home

The stroke and dementia test

Reserve a bit of time for this one. Stand up straight and lift one leg up so that your hip is parallel to the floor. Then start a timer on your phone—can you stand like this comfortably for 20 or so minutes? If you’re having trouble balancing, the vessels in your brain may be doing something wonky. You may want to check in with your doctor just in case.