High Blood Pressure Linked To Dementia

Researchers have found another reason for controlling blood pressure. A low blood pressure may be the answer to preventing dementia. White matter acts as the brain telephone network, but only a slightly raised blood pressure can damage the vessels that nourish it. Scarring known as white matter lesions was found in the brains of women with high blood pressure. Researchers studied 1,403 women 65 years and older. They participated in a memory initiative that tracked post-menopausal health. They found that 8 years later those with high blood pressure had significantly more scarring . The worse the blood pressure the higher the volume of white matter damage. Read Report Here

A Strong Link Between Watching TV And Heart Disease

Even if you are a healthy body weight, sitting for long periods can still have an unhealthy effect on your blood sugar and fats. According to a research study. every hour spent watching TV puts you at risk for heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

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