A new study published in the Journal of hypertension of the American Heart Association shows that high blood pressure in young people is closely related to smaller brain size and increased risk of dementia. Compared with people with normal blood pressure, people diagnosed with high blood pressure at the age of 35 to 44 have smaller brain size and are more likely to develop dementia. The results showed that active measures to control or delay the occurrence of hypertension in young people to middle age helped to reduce the risk of dementia.
The Ophthalmic Epidemiology Research Team at the University of Melbourne in Australia points out that a shrinking brain size means fewer neurons and fewer connections between neurons. The brain volume is larger and the brain has better cognitive function. Conversely, atrophy in brain volume increases the risk of developing dementia. Over time, high blood pressure can affect blood flow in the brain and damage brain structure. If you do not intervene in time, brain function will inevitably decrease. The new findings suggest that better prevention and control of hypertension early can effectively reduce the risk of dementia.
(Xu Cheng)
【Source: Pingdingshan Evening News】
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