Scientists studying the relationship between dementia and high blood pressure have made a huge breakthrough, as they have discovered how the former affects the brain.
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects 30 per cent of the world's population and previous studies have shown how it can lead to cognitive decline. But findings of this groundbreaking study have identified for the first time what precise regions of the brain it impacts most.
Academics found that areas of the brain linked to memory loss and thinking skills are especially impacted by high blood pressure. Until now, it was not known exactly how high blood pressure damages the brain and new findings may impact how dementia is treated in the future, Wales Online reports.
