A heart condition may foreshadow dementia, even without a stroke
New studies show resolving heart problems now may preserve brain function later.
The heart and brain occupy different spaces within our bodies, but they have strikingly similar needs—including a steady supply of oxygen-rich blood and a network of open, unobstructed blood vessels to deliver it.
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