Individuals with untreated hypertension have an increased risk of Alzheimer's
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A study found untreated hypertension increases Alzheimer's risk by 36% and non-Alzheimer's dementia risk by 69%. Treating hypertension lowers these risks, highlighting the importance of antihypertensive medication.
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Original Title: Individuals with untreated hypertension have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s | However, all individuals with hypertension, regardless of treatment, had an increased risk of non-Alzheimer’s dementias.