Mirror.co.uk | High blood pressure is 'linked to dementia' - but treatment could cut risk Mirror.co.uk They said this leads to damage of the white matter parts of the brain that are critical for cognitive function, and may promote dementia, including Alzheimer's. The experts also pointed to 'strong evidence' of a negative effect of mid-life high blood ... High blood pressure may hike dementia risk High blood pressure and brain health are linked |