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The Townsville Times: Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Hypertension is the most common risk factor for dementia, affecting an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, including over half of all people over the age of 65. Antihypertensive medication is known to help prevent strokes but up to this point there have been few studies investigating whether antihypertensive medication can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia.

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Australia’s elderly population faces growing risks of abuse and neglect. Dr. John Chesterman calls for dedicated state agencies to safeguard at-risk adults, drawing on international best practices and emphasising a people-centred approach.

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

Townsville is fast becoming North Queensland’s premier destination for luxury living, with new master-planned communities offering an attractive blend of modern conveniences and serene suburban environments.

The Townsville Times: Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Hypertension is the most common risk factor for dementia, affecting an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, including over half of all people over the age of 65. Antihypertensive medication is known to help prevent strokes but up to this point there have been few studies investigating whether antihypertensive medication can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia.

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Australia’s elderly population faces growing risks of abuse and neglect. Dr. John Chesterman calls for dedicated state agencies to safeguard at-risk adults, drawing on international best practices and emphasising a people-centred approach.

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

Townsville is fast becoming North Queensland’s premier destination for luxury living, with new master-planned communities offering an attractive blend of modern conveniences and serene suburban environments.

The Townsville Times: Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Treating high blood pressure to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Hypertension is the most common risk factor for dementia, affecting an estimated 1.3 billion people worldwide, including over half of all people over the age of 65. Antihypertensive medication is known to help prevent strokes but up to this point there have been few studies investigating whether antihypertensive medication can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia.

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Safeguarding At-Risk Adults in Australia

Australia’s elderly population faces growing risks of abuse and neglect. Dr. John Chesterman calls for dedicated state agencies to safeguard at-risk adults, drawing on international best practices and emphasising a people-centred approach.

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

The Rise of Luxury Living in Townsville

Townsville is fast becoming North Queensland’s premier destination for luxury living, with new master-planned communities offering an attractive blend of modern conveniences and serene suburban environments.