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Paying attention to these 14 risk factors could prevent almost half of dementia diagnoses

Even just addressing high blood pressure could reduce your risk of dementia by 15%.

Fortune · Apr 22, 2025

'Landmark' study finds lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks

The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia.

Euronews · Apr 21, 2025

Help to reduce high blood pressure lowers dementia risk, study finds

Lifestyle changes and medications found to reduce risk of cognitive disease by about 15%

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025

Tai chi, yoga and meditation may help lower high blood pressure ‘in short term’

Just over a quarter of adults in the UK – equating to around 14.4 million people – are thought to have high blood pressure.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025

What is postpartum preeclampsia? The ‘rare and scary’ condition Meghan Markle faced after birth

Markle detailed her ‘huge medical scare’ in an episode of her debut podcast

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes

For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who have it are formally diagnosed.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

What does a high blood pressure headache feel like (and how to stop it instantly)?

Headaches can be caused by many factors—stress, dehydration, lack of sleep—but did you know that high blood pressure (hypertension) can also trigger severe headaches? A high blood pressure headache feels different from a regular headache and can be a warning sign of a more serious condition, such as hypertensive crisis.…

The Times of India · Mar 24, 2025

In your 30s and have a family history of high blood pressure? Lifestyle changes to make

So, you’ve hit your 30s, and high blood pressure, which is medically referred to as hypertension, runs in your family. Maybe your parents or grandparents have struggled with it, and now you’re wondering: Am I next? The truth is, genetics can play a role.

The Times of India · Mar 20, 2025

How diabetes and hypertension affect kidney health

Kidneys are a pair of organs that help filter toxins, eliminate waste end products, control the blood pressure of red blood cells, and maintain electrolytes. Hypertension and diabetes are the most common causes of kidney disease worldwide. When left uncontrolled, they can lead to severe kidney damage, such as chronic…

The Times of India · Mar 13, 2025

New treatment could cure one in 20 cases of high blood pressure

TTT therapy burns away nodules that lead to salt buildup in body, which increases risk of stroke or heart attack

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025