The average adult brain only weighs about 3 pounds, yet it is one of the most complex and vital organs of the human body. Cognition may decline and our brains become prone to disease as we age, so as medical advances and other factors help the world’s population live longer the prevalence of brain disease, including dementia, is on the rise. However, keeping our brains healthy may be easier than people realize with some helpful guidance from the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health of all.