Irregular Heartbeat Increases Risk of Memory Loss
Most people suspect that forgetfulness or dementia occurs because of some changes or problems in the brain, especially among the elderly. However, this is not always the case. In fact, a heart problem can also increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease! It may be hard to believe this, but the statistics speaks for itself--there is an estimated 350,000 people in Japan alone who suffers from dementia due to heart problems. Some experts say that if the number of patients who are at risk is included, then the number will be twice as much.