How The Problem Of Hypertension And Alzheimer's Is Interrelated

By Scott Davis

You are going to get astonished to know the truth that the American Heart Association reports that 73 million, which is about one third of adult Americans, suffer from hypertension. Two million children and teenagers are also suffering from high blood pressure. When the force of blood flow circulates abnormally through the arteries, the person is said to be suffering from high blood pressure. Genetic inheritance, high salt consumption or thickenings of arterial walls are the major reasons behind this.

The risk of heart attack, stroke, and aneurysm are more for high blood pressure affected people. Modern medical science has found that high blood pressure is also responsible for Alzheimer's disease, as one of the reasons for this disease is reduction of blood flow in the brain. And that could happen due long time complain of hypertension.

Dr. Cyrus Raji of the Pittsburgh University, who is co-author of the research paper regarding this, explains that high blood pressure does not directly cause Alzheimer but the way it harms the brain that increases the chances of developing it. In a way, hypertension prepares a stage for this deadly ailment to appear.

The experiments were conducted taking the help of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The instrument measured the blood flow in brain for number of people. Hypertension affected participants were found to be having less amount of blood flow to the brain. It was even lower in case of patients with complains of both hypertension and Alzheimer's. This established the fact that the two are interrelated.

Researchers came to this point that good vascular health is good for the brain as well. As described by co-author Dr. Oscar Lopez, of Pittsburgh University, it is essential to detect and treat blood pressure for Alzheimer's patients.

Dr Raji also confirms that the reduction of blood flow in brain due to high blood pressure is somewhat a catalyst for Alzheimer's. Whether you are treating hypertension or not, it will contribute to the problem.

It has more damaging impact on brain by resulting in to loss of memory, problems with speech and mental stability. This leads to thought that the root cause which is sometimes ignored by people could bring hugely complicated problems.

Hypertension and Alzheimer's diseases are the effects of modern lifestyle and environment. It does not mean you live in ancient style. Taking some small care from teenage years, any one can avoid this old age diseases. Disciplined life can help in this case.

It is noted that Americans are fond of fatty and sodium enriched food. They are equally fond of processed food. But in the processed food the source of sodium is the highest. If you want to fight, start with a healthy breakfast. Instead of taking lot of animal protein try to take fruits and vegetables with less animal protein. Take lot of water. It is a good habit to avoid processed food and cook one's own.

Regular exercise is the only way to stay healthy. One needs to get in to physical, mental and spiritual workouts in a regular basis. For this you don't need to go for extensive programs or spend huge. It is recommended to exercise intelligently and to a definite plan. Following special schedules and specific exercise for hypertension and Alzheimer's would make one live a long and healthy life. - 31803

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