Take care of your heart
“What is good for the heart is good for the brain,” says Dr. Devi.
Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, may also increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, and a new study shows that middle-aged people with risk factors for heart attacks and stroke are also more likely to develop changes in the brain that can lead to the disease.
“Anything that keeps the heart healthy is directly related to brain health,” Dr. Devi says.
