Researchers have discovered that middle-aged men and women who are at-risk for heart disease are more likely to develop dementia in their old age. Dr. Rebecca Gottesman, a lead researcher, stated, “Most of these risk factors are treatable or preventable. And it is important to treat these vascular [circulatory system] risk factors starting at least in middle age, if not earlier. These are important risk factors for not only heart disease and stroke, but for dementia as well.” The direct correlation between heart health and dementia is not fully proven, but Gottesman believes that positive heart-health will reduce someone’s chances of getting dementia.
Correlation Found Between Heart, Health, and Dementia
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