The Heart and Brain Connection

Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD

Associate Professor, Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center

Objectives

  • Definition of a “Healthy” Heart-Brain Connection
  • Modifiable Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline ( and AD ) and review the evidence to prevent cognitive decline and AD by controlling risk factors
  • Discuss the Role of Lifestyle Changes in decreasing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia and improving the quality of health and longevity