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Treating hypertension may help lower cognitive decline risk

January 29, 2025

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New research confirms that keeping blood pressure in check could help lower cognitive decline risk as we age. Image credit: Oscar Wong/Getty Images.

Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in the long term, according to a new study.
Current estimates suggest that more than 9 million Americans could have dementia by 2030, and nearly 12 million by 2040. Mild cognitive impairment, a…

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