High blood pressure speeds up mental decline, but does not fully explain dementia disparities

September 28, 2022

People with high blood pressure levels face a faster erosion of their ability to think, make decisions and remember information than those with normal blood pressure levels, a new study finds.

Smoking cannabis in the home can increase odds of detectable levels in children
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High blood pressure speeds up mental decline, but does not fully explain dementia disparities

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