Your heart and your blood vessels are responsible for transporting oxygen-rich and glucose-rich blood to all parts of the body. When impaired or damaged, your heart and your blood vessels can’t get enough oxygen or glucose to the brain. So cardio- vascular problems can lead to brain problems. Coronary heart disease is easier to prevent than it is to treat, especially if you have a family history of heart problems. The keys to keeping coronary heart disease at bay are regular, heart-strengthening exercise (at least four times a week) and maintaining a healthful diet that is low in fat and cholesterol and high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. Basically, a low-fat diet will have less animal protein, very little fried food, and increased amounts of whole grains and vegetables. Be good to your heart, and it will be good to your brain.