The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Dementia Risk

High blood pressure has long been viewed as a risk factor for vascular dementia. More recently, multiple studies have implicated high blood pressure as a risk factor for dementia in general—not limiting the risk to vascular dementia.

The Connection Between Blood Pressure and Dementia Risk By Esther Heerema, MSW High blood pressure has long been viewed as a risk factor for vascular dementia. More recently, multiple studies have implicated high blood pressure as a risk factor for dementia in general—not limiting the risk to vascular dementia. READ NOW  Can You Decrease Your Dementia Risk by Treating Depression?  Several studies have found that both early and late life depression may impact dementia risk. READ NOW  The Links Between Sleep Apnea, Memory Loss, and Dementia   Got a loud snorer with sleep apnea next to you in bed? If so, he or she may be at risk for more than just your irritation from waking you up again. READ NOW  Just Move It! Dance, Garden, or Cycle to Protect Your Brain  One study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease found that almost any kind of physical activity—not just high-level aerobics or weight-resistance exercises—reduced the risk of dementia. READ NOW  How Can Elopement in Dementia Be Prevented?  Elopement can be intentional ("I'm getting out of here!") or unintentional ("I need to stretch my legs so I think I'll head over here.") Either way, it can be scary. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT The Brain Benefits of Bilingualism Taking Good Care of Your Heart Protects Your Brain How Anesthesia Affects Your Dementia Risk 9 Things That Make You More Likely to Develop Lewy Body Dementia How Much Running Reduces Your Dementia Risk? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Alzheimer's & Dementia newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy