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Increased blood pressure accelerates the decline of cognitive functions at any age

Svetlana Maslova, Hi-tech+

The results of the study showed that even a slight increase in blood pressure is associated with a faster decline in memory and cognition. This trend is observed in people of different ages, so hypertension must be treated.

Scientists from Brazil conducted a study involving more than 7,000 people with an average age of 59 years. They analyzed their medical data, as well as assessed memory, speech, attention, concentration and other factors related to thinking and cognition. The team wanted to find out how high blood pressure and hypertension would affect cognitive decline over several years.

Systolic pressure is considered to be elevated (the upper indicator) from 121 to 129 mm Hg. Hypertension is determined when the systolic pressure is above 130 mm Hg.

Observations have shown that systolic a. d. from 121 to 139 mmHg and diastolic from 81 to 89 mmHg.ct is associated with an accelerated decline in cognitive functions in middle-aged and elderly people. At the same time, the rate of cognitive decline occurs regardless of the duration and age of the onset of hypertension.

In other words, if at an earlier age the pressure rises even for a short period, then this can affect cognitive abilities.

Participants who did not take any medications to control hypertension showed the fastest decline in memory function. Controlling high blood pressure slowed the rate of cognitive decline.

"Our results indicate that people of any age should be checked for hypertension, and if detected, treated to preserve cognitive abilities," concluded study author Sandhi Barreto.

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