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          ·May 31, 2025·5 min read

          Lowering Blood Pressure May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 15%

          A massive study in rural China found that intensively lowering blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in people with hypertension. Over 48 months, patients who received targeted care saw a 15% reduction in dementia and a 16% drop in cognitive impairment risk.
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          ·December 8, 2024·5 min read

          Short Sleep and High Blood Pressure Linked to Brain Aging

          Research reveals that people with high blood pressure who also sleep less than six hours per night face increased risks of brain injury, accelerated brain aging, and impaired executive function. The study assessed 682 participants from the Framingham Heart Study, analyzing sleep patterns, blood pressure, cognitive performance, and brain MRIs.
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          ·June 20, 2024·5 min read

          Snoring Tied to High Blood Pressure Risk

          Regular snoring, especially in overweight middle-aged men, is linked to elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension. The study used home-based monitoring to objectively show the connection between snoring and hypertension. Findings emphasize the need to consider snoring in healthcare, particularly for managing hypertension. This large-scale study highlights the potential consequences of snoring on long-term health.
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          ·December 4, 2023·6 min read

          Link Between High Blood Pressure, Immune System, and Cognitive Decline Revealed

          Immune system cells' response in the brain's protective covering may contribute to cognitive decline in individuals with chronic high blood pressure. New research provides insights into new ways to counteract high blood pressure's impact on cognition.
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          ·October 2, 2023·6 min read

          Sleep Struggles Link to Elevated Risk of Hypertension

          Researchers have found a notable link between insomnia symptoms and hypertension in women. Drawing from a 16-year study involving over 66,000 participants, the study showed women with sleep difficulties were more prone to high blood pressure.
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          ·April 24, 2023·5 min read

          Prioritizing Brain Health: Blood Pressure Control Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk and Minimizes Brain Aging

          A recent study suggests that intensive blood pressure treatment with a target of less than 120 mm Hg can reduce the risk of adverse cerebrovascular events and improve overall brain health in adults over 50. Patients who more intensely managed their hypertension had fewer white matter lesions in the brain. White matter lesions are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, cognitive decline, and accelerated brain aging.
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          ·April 16, 2023·3 min read

          How High Blood Pressure Affects Mental Health

          Researchers have discovered high blood pressure, depression, and emotion-related brain activity are linked to the development of hypertension.How High Blood Pressure Affects Mental Health
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          ·February 12, 2023·5 min read

          For Former Football Players, Concussion and Hypertension Go Hand in Hand

          The chance a former football player will be diagnosed with hypertension when they retire rises in step with the number of concussions they experienced during their career. High blood pressure may be another driver of cognitive decline in conjunction with repeated TBI for football players. However, controlling blood pressure could help slow both cardiovascular and cognitive decline.
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          ·April 2, 2022·4 min read

          Examining the Link Between Blood Pressure and Emotions

          Men with hypertension more often recognized angry expressions when looking at the face of another person. The anger recognition bias contributed to blood pressure increases over time if a person frequently tends to feel angry.
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          ·February 14, 2022·5 min read

          Transient Blood Pressure Spikes Coupled to Learning in Brain

          Minor rises in blood pressure due to short-term stressors are linked to a brain area associated with consciousness and motor learning.
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          ·October 4, 2021·5 min read

          Earlier Onset of High Blood Pressure Affects Brain Structure and May Increase Dementia Risk

          A new study reveals an association between high blood pressure in a person's thirties and forties to smaller brain size and an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
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          ·April 29, 2021·6 min read

          Fasting Lowers Blood Pressure by Reshaping the Gut Microbiota

          Intermittent fasting can help to reduce hypertension by reshaping the gut's microbiome.
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