High Blood Pressure In Early Adulthood Tied To Middle Aged Brain Dysfunction
The idea that high blood pressure, or hypertension, can compromise brain health is nothing new, says senior study author Lenore Launer, PhD, chief of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences with the Intramural Research Program at National Institute on Aging. But the results suggest people may need regular blood pressure checks much earlier in life, and much more often, in order to minimize the risk of cognitive problems that can be caused by hypertension....