Some blood pressure-lowering meds linked to less memory decline in older adults, study finds

High blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. Studies have shown that commonly prescribed high blood pressure medications, or antihypertensives, may have a positive, beneficial impact on cognitive function including memory. This meta-analysis compares the impact on memory over time associated with taking antihypertensives that cross the blood-brain barrier versus those that do not.

from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wM4xuc