High blood pressure may cause cognitive decline: Study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

High blood pressure may cause cognitive decline: Study | Lifestyle News, The Indian Express

By PTI |New York |Published: September 9, 2019 5:06:09 pm

High blood pressure may cause cognitive decline: Study

High blood pressure was defined as having a systolic blood pressure of 140 millimetres of mercury (mmHg) or higher and a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or higher.

According to the American Heart Association’s 2017 Hypertension Guidelines, high blood pressure affects about 80 million US adults and one billion people globally. (Photo: Getty Images/Thinkstock)

High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating the condition may slow this down, according to a study unveiled Monday.