Heart and Brain Health Closely Related

For years the Alzheimer's Association has made good use of the catch phrase "what's good for the heart is good for the brain." As additional research is conducted in both areas, that simple phrase is proving to be solid thinking. The startling admission of notable researchers who attended the 2014 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Copenhagen that a healthy lifestyle is, at this point, the best hope we have to prevent or delay Alzheimer’s symptoms underscores this concept. Not surprisingly, the lifestyle recommended for preventing Alzheimer’s disease is also the lifestyle that is recommended for staving off heart attacks and stroke. Read full article on HealthCentral about the relationship between heart health and brain health: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol Related articles Male Caregivers Need Unique Support Is it Alzheimer's, a Different Type of Dementia or Something Else Entirely? People with Down Syndrome Heroes for Alzheimer's Research                Related StoriesBurning Calories May Increase Gray MatterFitness and Aging Well: A Vital CorrelationTai Chi Reduces Falls and Improves Brain Function 
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