Midlife Hypertension Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

About 75 million Americans, or 1 in 3 adults, have high blood pressure,1 a condition that increases your risk of heart disease, stroke and, as research increasingly shows, dementia. Elevated blood pressure may even raise your dementia risk at levels below those officially labeled as “high.” In a study of more than 8,600 adults, having a systolic blood pressure of 130 or greater at age 50 was associated with a 38 percent increased risk of dementia.2

Systolic blood pressure (the first number in a blood pressure reading), represents the pressure in your blood vessels when …read more

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