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Lower Blood Pressure Slows Cognitive Decline, Study Reveals

1/23/2025

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A groundbreaking study in Neurology shows that rigorous blood pressure control can dramatically slow cognitive decline in adults with hypertension. Over 3.5 years, participants targeting lower blood pressure not only experienced sharper memories but also enjoyed a richer quality of life, offering hope for those at heightened cardiovascular risk.

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A groundbreaking study in Neurology shows that rigorous blood pressure control can dramatically slow cognitive decline in adults with hypertension. Over 3.5 years, participants targeting lower blood pressure not only experienced sharper memories but also enjoyed a richer quality of life, offering hope for those at heightened cardiovascular risk.