High Blood Pressure Linked to Memory Issues
August 28th, 2009 by admin
We already know how harmful high blood pressure can be for your health. A new study is showing that high blood pressure is linked to memory problems in those over the age if 45. For every 10 point increase the likelihood of thinking problem went up 7 percent. Research has shown that high diastolic blood pressure can weaken the small arteries in the brain which can cause damage. Experts say that these studies are necessary to further understand the cause and effect relationship.
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High blood pressure is also called hyper tension. When the heart pumps out blood, the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries is called blood pressure. When this pressure rises and stays high over time, this condition is called high blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage the body in many ways. One of the many ways is memory also. Thank you for calling attention to a very important issue.