A new study reveals that there may be a link between high blood pressure and mental decline.
The research, coming out of the University of Michigan, indicates that those who suffer from high blood pressure as they continue to get older might be more likely to suffer from cognitive decline and dementia than those that have a blood pressure within the normal range.
The study focused on those that were at risk of dementia, but not necessarily diagnosed with it. It attempted to account for differences in background and lifestyle, as well.
People suffering from high blood pressure tend to see a faster decline when it comes to cognitive abilities. This was the case for both those of Hispanic heritage, and those that were not Hispanic. And while high blood pressure can speed up cognitive decline, it’s not the only factor that contributes to this decline and it doesn’t account for all decline that occurs. This research indicated that high blood pressure did speed up mental decline, but it didn’t account for all of the things that come along with dementia. There’s still a lot more information needed when it comes to why dementia occurs, but hopefully this study helps to get more people aware of this connection and continue to conduct this kind of research.
They published their findings in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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