Hypertension may predict dementia in older adults with certain cognitive deficits

Monday, February 22, 2010 - 01:07 in Psychology & Sociology

High blood pressure appears to predict the progression to dementia in older adults with impaired executive functions (ability to organize thoughts and make decisions) but not in those with memory dysfunction, according to a new study.

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