Poor cardiovascular health linked to memory, learning deficits

June 11, 2014

Science Daily/American Heart Association

People with poor cardiovascular health have a substantially higher incidence of cognitive impairment. Better cardiovascular health was more common in men and among people with higher education and higher income. The incidence of mental impairment was found more commonly in those with a lower income, who lived in the 'stroke belt' or had cardiovascular disease.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140611170956.htm