Heart Disease and Brain Health
The researchers examined the evidence on factors that affect our blood vessels and heart health and found that they also affect our brain health. American deaths are mostly caused by heart problems. As well as ranking fifth, stroke is a leading cause of severe and long-term disability. Among the problems associated with blood vessels are atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis. They both contribute to the development of heart disease. Similarly, these systems can also compromise brain function by interrupting the supply of oxygen-rich blood that sustains brain cells. Maintaining a healthy brain through adequate blood flow is essential to living a long and fulfilling life. In order to lead a fulfilling life and contribute to society's growth and development, each individual, family and society needs a healthy brain.