High Blood Pressure in Later Life May Link to Alzheimer's Disease

High blood pressure (hypertension) in older people may increase the risk of brain disease, especially brain lesions. It is also linked to Alzheimer's disease.

High blood pressure may up brain disease in elderly. High blood pressure may increase the risk of brain disease, especially brain infarcts. It is also linked to Alzheimer's disease.

High Blood Pressure in Later Life May Link to Alzheimer's Disease

High blood pressure (hypertension) in older people may increase signs of brain disease such as plaques and tangles linked to Alzheimer's disease, and brain lesions called infarcts. Read More

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