Intensive Blood Pressure Control Can Reduce Cognitive Impairment

Intensive lowering of blood pressure can significantly reduce mild cognitive impairment (MCI) which is a known precursor of dementia. Currently, there are no other proven measures to reduce or prevent risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Lower dementia risk with intensive blood pressure control. Intensive blood control is safe for the brain and improves cognitive function.

Intensive Blood Pressure Control Can Reduce Cognitive Impairment

Intensive lowering of blood pressure significantly improves mildly impaired cognitive function, i.e. thinking, memory and reasoning abilities but does not significantly reduce the risk of dementia, as per a recent study. Read More

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