How strained are your natural defenses?

Your natural defenses are weakened every day by many challenges. Take our quiz and see how strained your natural defenses are.*

1. Question 1

   Where do you live?

   I live in the countryside, in an area with less than 20 000 inhabitants.
   I live in an urban area with more than 20 000 inhabitants.
   I live in an urban area with more than 200 000 inhabitants.
   I live in a big city with more than 1 million inhabitants.
   

2. Question 2

   How often do you find yourself in crowded areas?

   I never find myself in crowded areas.
   I try to avoid crowds by taking my car or my bike, but sometimes I do find myself in crowded areas.
   I’m in crowded areas a few times during the week.
   I’m in crowded areas everyday (bus, subway, etc).
   

3. Question 3

   How often are you exposed to cold weather?

   Never; it’s sunny every day of the year where I live.
   Sometimes the weather is a bit grey and cold, but most of the time it’s beautiful outdoors.
   Half the year it’s nice; the rest of the year it’s cold, cloudy or rainy.
   Everyday here feels like winter.
   

4. Question 4

   How much exercise do you get?

   I try to exercise daily.
   I try to do a physical activity once or twice a week.
   I’m trying to move my body from time to time.
   I don’t do any physical activity.
   

5. Question 5

   Between work, studies and family life, it’s sometimes difficult managing a schedule. How would you describe your daily routine?

   My day passes very calmly. I get up whenever I want and do just what I feel.
   My daily routine is busy, but not that bad. I still find time for all the things I like to do.
   I have a stressful daily routine, but I still find some time for myself.
   I have an overloaded schedule. I rush so often that I barely have time to breathe.
   

6. Question 6

   How would you describe the level of stress in your life?

   Nothing causes me stress or anxiety; I’m always pretty relaxed.
   I have a medium level of stress – we live in a nice country, after all.
   I have some periods when my level of stress is very high.
   I’m tense and nervous almost everyday.
   

7. Question 7

   How healthy and balanced is your diet?

   My diet includes fruits and vegetables. I eat regularly, and only healthy foods.
   I’m trying to balance my diet with fruits and vegetables, but sometimes I also eat some things I       shouldn’t.
   I’m aware of the principles of healthy nutrition, but I usually find it hard to follow them.
   I don’t pay any attention to what I eat. I like junk food and sometimes I don’t eat at all.
   

8. Question 8

   How much sleep do you get?

   I always get the sleep I need and I usually sleep very well.
   I sleep well about half the time.
   I go to bed very late and always feel I miss some hours of sleep.
   I’ve forgotten what it means to sleep well at night.