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Cardiologist Fuster: Act early on heart health to protect brain
Cardiologist Fuster says heart health actions can prevent brain decline even in old age.
In brief
Cardiologist Fuster says heart health actions can prevent brain decline even in old age. Cardiologist Valentín Fuster says acting on cardiovascular risks can slow brain deterioration at any age. Originally reported by Infobae.
Cardiovascular health and brain function
Cardiovascular risks damage brain blood vessels and cause cognitive decline.
Fuster's view on longevity
Fuster says medicine should preserve autonomy, memory, curiosity and social bonds, not just extend life.
Cardiovascular and brain health link
Cardiovascular health is key to brain function and longevity.
Longevity and cognitive decline
Norwegian study shows 60% of 90-year-olds have Alzheimer's protein TAU.
Age-related cognitive decline
Cognitive decline increases exponentially with age, especially in cardiovascular risk conditions.
Mediterranean diet and longevity
Mediterranean diet contributes to southern European longevity but is not the sole factor.
Social factors and health
Social inequality affects access to healthcare, leading to cardiovascular issues.
Healthcare access disparities
Harlem patients wait 4-6 weeks for echocardiograms vs 2 days for insured patients in wealthy areas.
Fuster's prevention strategy
Fuster recommends exercise, social contact and motivation to slow cognitive decline.
Cardiovascular risks and brain health
Controlling hypertension in 60-70 year olds can slow brain function decline.
Fuster's view on technology
AI can help diagnose complex diseases but should not replace physical exams and patient relationships.
Fuster's call for integrated care
Cardiology should be less fragmented to understand heart health in relation to other organs.
Fuster's view on stress
Daily stress does not directly harm the heart but can lead to smoking, obesity or hypertension.
Fuster's conclusion
Fuster says acting on cardiovascular risks can prevent brain decline at any age.
The bottom line
Cardiologist Valentín Fuster says acting on cardiovascular risks can slow brain deterioration at any age.
