The heart and the brain

The heart and the brain

HHS HealthBeat (February 28, 2013)

The heart and the brain

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Your heart and your brain work together. Research from the Mayo Clinic shows that having heart disease can increase your risk of cognitive impairment. The study included more than 1,450 people ages 70 and older. Participants with heart disease, especially women, had a higher risk of experiencing declined cognitive function. Listen to the podcast