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Hypertension Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
11/19/2025
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- A Weill Cornell Medicine preclinical study shows hypertension disrupts brain cells and blood vessels early.
- Hypertension may trigger early gene expression changes in brain cells, contributing to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
- The study notes hypertension links to a 1.2 to 1.5-fold higher risk of cognitive decline.
- Losartan, an existing antihypertensive drug, showed potential in reversing early effects on brain cells.
