But there's another reason to keep an eye on your blood pressure, even in your 30s. A 2023 study in JAMA Network Open found that having high blood pressure in your 30s and 40s could lead to brain ...

People with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive function and increased levels of markers of brain aging and injury, a new study has found.

Tight control over blood pressure can protect brain health against aging. Seniors had reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia after keeping their blood pressure around 120 systolic ...

People with high blood pressure who slept for shorter durations were more likely to show poor cognitive function and increased levels of markers of brain aging and injury, a new study has found.

Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.

For a healthy brain as we age, we need healthy blood pressure. However, nearly half of American adults have hypertension, which is one of the most common — and preventable — risk factors for ...

When blood pressure stays controlled, tiny blood vessels deep within brain tissue maintain their integrity, delivering oxygen and nutrients essential for memory, learning, and decision-making.

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in pre-hospital emergency care provides greater accuracy than non-invasive arm cuffs for patients with brain injuries.

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the ...

Several factors can affect blood pressure readings, including eating, not eating, and diet. Learn what can affect them and how to take an accurate measure.