4e. Take Care of Your Heart

  • Taking care of your brain means taking care of your heart! Evidence shows that an unhealthy heart can negatively affect the brain’s health. This includes:
    • Obesity
    • High blood pressure
    • Diabetes
  • We already know that cardiovascular disease and stroke can lead to dementia
  • You can protect your heart by:
    • Eating healthy
    • Staying at a healthy weight
    • Controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol
    • Staying active
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