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Beta Blockers May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
By Emily Lockhart Health Studies in the News

Beta Blockers May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

If you have blood pressure, migraines, or glaucoma your doctor probably prescribed beta blockers. What you didn’t know is that this medication you’re taking to lower your blood pressure can also reduce your risk of developing dementia. In fact, a recent study from the American Academy of Neurology has found that beta blockers, which are meant to […]

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High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Your Brain
By Jim Greene Health Studies in the News

High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Your Brain

A recent study published in Lancet Neurology links high blood pressure with decreased cognitive performance. The study monitored the blood pressure and brains of a group of 579 healthy men and women whose average age was 39 using magnetic resonance imaging. The snapshot of participants were mainly healthy Caucasians, however some were smokers and had […]

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