A new study shows that optimal blood pressure could significantly reduce the risk of accelerated brain aging. In addition, people with high blood pressure outside the recommended normal range are more likely to experience faster neuronal aging processes. The study results suggest that thecognitive ability at younger agesThis means you can stay at least six months younger than your actual age.
How optimal blood pressure improves brain function
In the study, participants with high blood pressure had older and therefore less healthy brains. Accordingly, this increased their risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia. The subjects with elevated blood pressure but within the normal range also had older-looking brains and were at risk of developing health problems. The study authors claim that the aging processes in the head begin when blood pressure is normal. A normal range refers to a pressure below 120/80, while a healthier and optimal blood pressure is closer to 110/70. The new research comes after a major international study found that the number of people over 30 with high blood pressure has doubled worldwide. Therefore, researchers claim that people need to make lifestyle and diet changes early in life to prevent their blood pressure from rising too high.
The research team and colleagues from Germany examined more than 2,000 brain scans from 686 people aged 44-76. The findings highlighted a particular concern for young people in their 20s and 30s. This was because the effects of increased blood pressure took time to affect the brain. Additionally, research shows that everyone, including young people, needs to check their blood pressure regularly. Adults should take the opportunity to check their blood pressure with their family doctor at least once a year. This way you can ensure that optimal blood pressure is maintained closer to 110/70. However, if this is increased, according to the authorsthis studyLook for ways to lower blood pressure. These may include changing lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity, as well as reducing stress.
