You’re likely aware of how high blood pressure can affect your cardiovascular system, such as increasing your risk of stroke. But are you aware that it can be a risk factor for dementia, too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research highlighted in New Scientist (2025) discusses this connection and how lowering blood pressure can reduce the risk of dementia and cognitive impairment,<\/a> such as thinking, understanding, or remembering. Therefore, managing hypertension effectively can help preserve cognitive function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The research referred to in New Scientist and published in the peer-reviewed medical journal, Nature Medicine, tested how effective lowering BP was for reducing all-cause dementia in almost 34,000 individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Link Between High Blood Pressure and Dementia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n