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Study Links Diabetes and Hypertension to Dementia Risk

5/13/2025

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A groundbreaking University of Georgia study uncovers a troubling link between midlife diabetes and hypertension, dramatically raising dementia risk for Black Americans. Over 11 years, participants with both conditions exhibited alarming increases in dementia biomarkers. This research underscores the urgency for early intervention and the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors to safeguard cardiovascular health and cognitive well-being.

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A groundbreaking University of Georgia study uncovers a troubling link between midlife diabetes and hypertension, dramatically raising dementia risk for Black Americans. Over 11 years, participants with both conditions exhibited alarming increases in dementia biomarkers. This research underscores the urgency for early intervention and the importance of addressing socioeconomic factors to safeguard cardiovascular health and cognitive well-being.