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These 7 Heart-Healthy Goals Could Also Keep Your Brain Healthier, According to New Research

Preliminary research from a presentation at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2022 found that brain images appear healthier and have fewer injuries in people who live a heart-healthy lifestyle. The researchers used the American Heart Association (AHA)'s Life's Simple 7—a list of seven major ways to reduce your heart disease risk—to determine what makes a heart-healthy lifestyle.

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 75 words · Mark Dorsey

According to theCenters for Disease Control(CDC), one person dies every 36 seconds from heart disease.

That’s a staggering statistic!

The research surveyed more than 35,000 adults between the ages of 40 and 69.

a heart made up of flowers and the texture of a brain on a designed background

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In any case, you’ll want to dial back your sodium and saturated fat intake.

“So we recommend reframing your thinking and strategy.

(Getting active can also help youkeep your blood sugar in check.)