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Lowering Blood Pressure May Cut Dementia Risk by Up to 15%

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A massive study in rural China found that intensively lowering blood pressure significantly reduces the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in people with hypertension. Over 48 months, patients who received targeted care saw a 15% reduction in dementia and a 16% drop in cognitive impairment risk.

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Neuroscience News broke the news in on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
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