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Study shows hypertension affects brain capacity

11/23/11

A recent study published in the journal Deutsches Arzteblatt International demonstrated that hypertension may affect brain capacity.

According to the study, there has been an increased number of patients affected by dementia in the past seven years.

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain capacity and causes loss of brain function, including changes in memory, thinking, language and behavior. Early detection of the condition is now being stressed to physicians who encounter patients experiencing mild cognitive impairment, which can be the stage leading to dementia, the study noted.

The study's cross sectional and longitudinal research showed there may be a link between dementia and hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Data indicates a Mediterranean diet, physical activity and moderate alcohol consumption may fight against these related conditions. In addition to considering these lifestyle changes, senior citizens and other individuals may consider life insurance a wise way to prepare for the future if they have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 23,000 deaths yearly from hypertension and 33 percent of adults are suffering from the condition in the United States.

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