Lowering Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk by 15%

Lowering blood pressure significantly reduces risk of dementia and cognitive impairment without dementia, reported a recent study published in Nature Medicine.

In 2020, over 55 million people around the world lived with dementia. By 2050, estimates suggest this will be true for 139 million people. There is currently no cure for the condition, and approved medications focus on managing symptoms and slowing decline.

Understanding more about factors that…