Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, including socializing and diet.

Three conditions that affect the heart are also linked to impaired brain function and increased dementia risk, according to a recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association. The statement is based on the latest scientific research on the relationship between heart and brain health,

Dementia is a progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people globally, disrupting memory, thinking and reasoning. While it is natural for cognitive abilities to decline with age, dementia signifies a more profound and irreversible loss of these functions.