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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.

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.