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A study of mice might explain why.

New research shows that there may be a link between high blood pressure at night and dementia for older men. This may disrupt sleep and increase risk of dementia in the long term. Researchers are increasingly learning how hypertension or high blood pressure is linked to the risk of developing certain forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. This week a new study published in the medical journal Hypertension found that older men who have higher blood pressure readings at night may be at higher risk for certain types of dementia. “The link between hypertension and Alzheimer�...