A study published in Neurology found that greater blood pressure variability over time was associated with lower cognitive scores in older adults, particularly in Black adults. Researchers analyzed data from the Chicago Health and Aging Project and found that higher blood pressure variability was linked to lower cognitive scores at follow-up visits. The study suggests that managing blood pressure, including regular assessment, may help preserve cognitive function in older adults, especially among Black individuals. The association between blood pressure variability and cognition was only significant in Black adults and not in those taking antihypertensive medications.
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Blood pressure variability linked to impaired cognition in older adults
