Clogged Arteries Could Cause Dementia

By Author: Dr. Victor Marchione
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It seems that clogged arteries can be bad for more than just
your heart.
According to a recent article published by the
American Heart Association (AHA), clogged arteries can
also affect blood flow to your brain and cause dementia.

The AHA reports that cerebrovascular disease and
Alzheimer's disease may work together to cause cognitive
impairment. T
his combined disorder may be the most
common type of dementia in older persons, according to
the researchers.

Although not exactly good news, this link at least opens the
door for preventative measures that can be taken against the
onset of dementia.
The AHA suggests that you may be able
to reduce the risk of dementia by taking the same steps you
would take to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
With that in mind here are five tips for lowering your risk
of heart disease and dementia:

1) Boost your nutritional health by eating a diet that
includes monounsaturated fats, ...
... whole grains, beans and
legumes, veggies, fruit, and lean meat.

2) Maintain a healthy weight and avoid the strain of
carrying around excess pounds.

3) Participate in physical activity every day by going for a
walk, riding a bike, swimming at the local pool, or hitting
the exercise machine.

4) Control your blood sugar by avoiding sugary foods and
snacks high on the glycemic index.

5) Monitor your blood pressure and make sure it stays
within a normal range.

Remember this message from the AHA: what's good for
your heart is good for your brain.

They also suggest that you get screening to identify your
risk for cognitive impairment.
Early screening could help to prevent or postpone the onset of dementia. The AHA says
that dementia affects nearly one-third of those over the age
of 80, and results in health costs of more than $40,000 per
patient per year in the United States.

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