Cardiogenic Dementia [Video]

Here’s why cardiovascular dementia is a thing:

– Heart disease can reduce blood flow to the brain, leading to brain cell damage and cognitive decline.
– Heart disease also increases the risk of stroke, which can damage the brain and cause vascular dementia.
– Plaque buildup in arteries can restrict blood flow to the brain, contributing to vascular dementia.
– High blood pressure damages blood vessels, leading to small vessel disease and cognitive impairment.
– Heart disease causes inflammation and oxidative stress, damaging brain cells and promoting dementia.
– Heart disease and dementia also share a lot of risk factors like smoking, obesity, inactivity, and poor diet.

So what do we need to do?

– Improve nutrition, exercise, quit smoking, and manage weight to reduce heart disease and dementia risk.
– Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.
– Get routine health screenings and be proactive

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