According to the recommendations from the American Heart Association and the stroke society, a healthy lifestyle will not only build a strong body, but also have a positive impact on the brain, which will delay the decline of our brain’s cognitive ability with age.
Both the brain and the heart need to be given enough blood at all times, but for most people, blood vessels will gradually narrow or even block with age, which is also called atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can lead to heart disease and stroke. In fact, the risk of atherosclerosis can be greatly reduced by adjusting living habits, such as reasonable diet, enhanced physical exercise and prohibition of smoking.
“A large number of studies show that the risk factors leading to atherosclerosis can also lead to Alzheimer’s disease. By following the 7 simple life tips, we can not only avoid heart disease or stroke, but also help alleviate the deterioration of cognitive ability”. Philip Gorelick, a vascular neurologist from Grand Rapids, said.
The following 7 health tips were first proposed by the American Heart Association to promote cardiovascular health. Many studies show that these methods can also contribute to the brain health of adults:
1. Control blood pressure;
2. Cholesterol control;
3. Maintain the normal level of blood glucose;
4. Regular physical exercise;
5. Healthy diet;
6. Prevent overweight;
7. Do not smoke or quit smoking as soon as possible;
A healthy brain indicates that people can concentrate their attention, accept and understand the incoming information from the outside, learn and remember, communicate, solve problems, make decisions, and regulate the movement and emotion of the body. People with cognitive impairment may have one or more of the above obstacles. Since atherosclerosis, which causes heart disease, may occur in childhood, it is very important to develop healthy living habits as soon as possible to maintain a healthy brain.
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