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