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You already know that your blood pressure is a major health risk. But do you know how it can increase your risk of developing dementia?
High blood pressure is a common problem. Lots of people in the modern world take medications to bring down their BP. And even more people are living with high blood pressure without knowing it. For many people, this is an ongoing health risk. High blood pressure is linked to several serious health problems that could threaten your life. And now, there’s research that suggests it could increase your risk of developing dementia too. That’s why it’s even more important than ever that you identify and correct this problem when needed.
Your blood pressure is one of the most important health measurements. By monitoring it, you can get a good idea of the overall health of your body. And changes over time in your measurements are a good indication of certain diseases and problems.
High blood pressure can cause several serious diseases and health issues including:
Unfortunately, high blood pressure is often symptomless. Some people may experience headaches, shortness of breath, or nosebleeds. But most of the time, it doesn’t cause any symptoms at all. That’s why it’s so important that you monitor this health measurement over time.
A recent study has unearthed a link between blood pressure changes and dementia. The study explored whether blood pressure variations could impact dementia risk. it found that people with substantial blood pressure variations over the long term were at higher risk of dementia than people whose blood pressure was more stable.
These findings applied to both increases and decreases in blood pressure. In the study, the group with the highest changes in systolic blood pressure had a hazard ratio of 3.31 (95% Confidence Interval 2.11-5.18). This was compared to the group with the lowest changes. And surprisingly, people with the largest falls in systolic blood pressure were at higher risk too. Their hazard ratio was 2.20 for dementia risk compared to the participants with the least change (95% CI 1.33-3.63).
The importance of this research is obvious. It shows yet again the importance of monitoring this health risk over the long term. This will allow you to identify any danger signs early. It could also help you predict future problems and perhaps take measures to avoid them.
One possible way to improve the efficacy of your monitoring is to ignore conventional blood pressure limits. Typically, medical professionals will only intervene if your blood pressure is outside of a certain range. But that doesn’t mean that you should only be concerned if you’re outside that range. Instead, look at any significant variation in your blood pressure as a potential issue. And start taking action early to avoid future problems.
If you’re concerned about a health risk, try using HomeLab to keep track of your condition and any preventative measures you take. And if you see signs of a significant problem, you should check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Tags: health risk, blood pressure, dementia
