Experts say that factors that cause cardiovascular diseases can affect a person's intelligence. Poor heart function slows blood flow, which affects brain function and thus reduces cognitive ability.
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Winter is here, and the cold weather is especially a high-incidence period for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Experts conducted a follow-up survey on 452 elderly people, and some elderly people should do a better job of prevention to protect the health of their heart and blood vessels, which can also protect the brain and intelligence. Many people may ask, what is the connection between the heart and the brain? Let's see what the experts have to say.
To better understand the relationship between various cardiovascular diseases and intelligence, a 4-year follow-up survey was conducted. Among these people, at least one-third suffered from cardiovascular diseases such as angina or slowed blood flow caused by arteriosclerosis. Compared with people who did not develop cardiovascular diseases during the survey period, those with heart problems showed a significant decline in language learning abilities. After excluding other factors related to mental functions such as depression, this research finding still held true. Experts state that factors causing cardiovascular diseases can affect intelligence. Poor heart function slows blood flow, impairs brain function, and consequently reduces cognitive ability. Therefore, people should not wait until a stroke to think about prevention; taking good care of the heart in daily life will lead to a healthier brain. So, what kinds of "supplements" do the heart and brain love most in daily life?
The heart and brain love strong bones. Muscle contraction pulls bones to produce various movements. In addition, good bones require more exercise. Bones are the body's framework; they, along with muscles, give the body its basic shape, form body cavities including the cranial, thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic cavities, and thus protect vital organs such as the brain, lungs, heart, kidneys, liver, and spleen.
The heart loves happiness. When a person feels stressed, the body releases stress-relieving substances, so general stress does not cause great harm. However, when stress is too great or long-term, it can "press" the heart into problems. Symptoms include restlessness, easy tearfulness, feeling overwhelmed by daily chores, being more indecisive than usual, a significant decrease in appetite, difficulty concentrating, and disturbed sleep. Don't ignore these symptoms; take action to relieve stress for your body, and maintaining a happy mood is best.
The brain loves spinach. The brain is a precious and complex engine that needs to be refueled with "high-quality fuel," which are the freshest fruits and vegetables, such as spinach, and fresh meat with a balanced ratio of fat to lean, preferably beef, lamb, and fish. Foreign studies have also shown that eating more spinach can reduce memory loss. Conversely, the "worst fuel" for the brain is food with many chemical additives, such as canned foods and instant noodles with high preservative content, and meat treated with tenderizers.
The heart and brain both love water. The transport of electrolytes in the brain mostly relies on water. Therefore, when the body is dehydrated, people may experience headaches, dizziness, and an inability to concentrate. It is recommended to drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily; especially between meals, be sure to drink a glass of water to get the brain re-energized. A U.S. study showed that people who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day are less likely to die from a heart attack than those who drink less than 2 glasses. Experts therefore suggest that one should try to follow the recommended eight glasses of water a day.
A light diet is good for the heart and brain. Cardiovascular experts state that a healthy salt intake should be controlled to 5-6 grams per person per day, equivalent to a full toothpaste cap, and no more than 3 grams of oil per person per day. Whether you have high blood pressure or not, a low-salt, low-fat diet is an important guarantee for maintaining cardiovascular health.
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