High Blood Pressure

Treatment of vascular conditions can delay or prevent Alzheimer's onset

April 19, 2011

Seniors with memory and cognitive impairments who are treated for other conditions that impact blood flow to the brain — such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes — might be able to halt development of full-blown Alzheimer's and dementia, a new study finds.
 

Study uncovers link between elderly falls, and high blood pressure, altered blood flow in brain

May 19, 2010

There may be a connection between high blood pressure and hardened arteries, and an increased risk of falls among seniors, according to a new study.