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A study in China found that lowering high blood pressure can reduce the risk of dementia.
Having high blood pressure is linked to a higher chance of getting dementia. Taking medication to lower blood pressure can also lower the risk of dementia.
Researchers studied over 33,000 people in China with high blood pressure. They gave some people multiple medications to lower blood pressure aggressively. Others received just one medication.
After 48 months, people on more medications had lower blood pressure and fewer cases of dementia and cognitive issues.
The study shows that reducing blood pressure helps lower the risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure. Experts recommend treating high blood pressure to stay healthy and live longer.
Aside from blood pressure, other factors like smoking, inactivity, and obesity can also affect dementia risk. It’s important to take a well-rounded approach to prevent dementia throughout life.
Vocabulary List:
- Dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ (noun): A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury characterized by memory disorders personality changes and impaired reasoning.
- Aggressively /əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ (adverb): In an assertive or forceful manner; vigorously.
- Cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ (adjective): Relating to the mental processes of perception memory judgment and reasoning.
- Medications /ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃənz/ (noun): Substances used for medical treatment especially drugs.
- Obesity /oʊˈbiːsəti/ (noun): The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
- Inactivity /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/ (noun): Lack of activity or movement; being inactive.
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