Heart health may be linked to dementia

Q: My cardiologist said that if I don’t take good care of my heart, there’s a good chance I will develop dementia. Is she just trying to scare me or is that true? -- Paul I., Fort Worth, Texas A: The American Heart Association says it loud and clear: Many of the health risk factors that cause heart disease and stroke also lead to a decline in overall brain health. But the good news is brain...

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