Adequate cerebral blood flow and venous drainage are essential for brain health. This study, from Dr. Haacke and Wayne State, looked at factors which decrease venous flow--and aging and vascular risk factors (poor diet, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking) were linked to lower cerebral blood flow. The brain needs blood--it brings oxygen and energy--and brain cells die without adequate perfusion. Slowed venous drainage creates hypoperfusion. #HeartBrainConnection

Brain Struct Funct. 2017 Jan 24. doi: 10.1007/s00429-016-1362-2. [Epub ahead of print]