DOCTOR’S NOTE

FOLLOWING seven simple tips on cardiovascular health can help stop your brain deteriorating as you age, scientists claim.

A study found we can fend off dementia by managing blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar, being active, eating a healthy diet, losing extra weight and not smoking.

Vascular neurologist Dr Philip Gorelick said: “Over time, arteries carrying blood to the brain may narrow or become damaged, which can lead to dementia. Managing risk factors can make a world of difference for our long-term brain health.”