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High blood pressure has become an “endemic disorder”, with people suffering from it going from 650 million in 1990 to 1.3 billion in 2019. Arteries, heart and brain are the most affected organs, and it’s not just a real health problem beyond a certain age.
Studies
According to a new analysis conducted by the Australian National University (Anu), elevated blood pressure values at a young age correspond to higher risks of accelerated brain aging after the age of 50.
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