Sunday, July 29, 2018

Blood Pressure Drop May Be Tied to Dementia Risk

Individuals who feel faint, dizzy or lightheaded just after standing up may be experiencing a sudden drop in blood pressure, a condition known as orthostatic hypotension.

Now a new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that middle-aged people who experience such a drop may have a 54 percent increased risk of developing dementia or stroke in later life.

“Orthostatic hypotension has been linked to heart disease, fainting and falls, so we wanted to conduct a large study to...


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