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Postural hypotension in older adults related to poor cognition
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Postural hypotension in older adults related to poor cognition

by  Karolinska Institutet Credit: Gerd Altmann (Pixabay) Postural hypotension, a drastic drop in blood pressure when standing up, is linked to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated progression from cognitive impairment to dementia, even in the absence of symptoms, for instance when feeling dizzy or faint. In a study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from...