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Love Your Heart – look after your brain!
Many of us know it’s important to look after our heart by being physically active, eating healthily, and not smoking. But not everyone realises that this could keep our brains in shape, as well.
That’s because vascular health is an important part of keeping our brains healthy, and risk factors such as having High Blood Pressure or smoking can increase our chances of strokes or mini strokes, which in turn make it more likely we will develop dementia.
Our hearts are also vital because they circulate blood around our bodies, which also helps to supply of essential oxygen and nutrients to our brains.
But you don’t have to run before you can walk! There are some simple, achievable changes we can take to Love Our Heart. Read on to find out more about the steps you can take.
Boost Your Brain has the support of Public Health Jersey and is based on a campaign by Alzheimer’s Research UK, Think Brain Health . Dementia Jersey acknowledges their support and consent for us to share this messaging.