High blood pressure may increase dementia risk
High blood pressure, particularly in middle age, may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Experts say, however, that whether controlling high blood pressure reduces the odds of developing dementia has yet to be scientifically proven. Research has shown that there are lifestyle habits you can adopt, such as the management of heart health risk factors, to maintain or potentially improve your health as you age.