About the Study | How Does This Affect You? is an irreversible
decline in cognitive function. In its later stages, it severely
impairs the ability to carry out daily functions and will
ultimately lead to death. It is a devastating disease for those
affected and their families, and as the aging population
increases, it will become a major public health issue. There is
no known cause, but some risk factors have been identified, such
as increasing age, family history, smoking, and history of
cardiovascular disease. Age and family history cannot be
changed, but there are many steps that can be taken to improve
cardiovascular health. Researchers from Boston wanted to see if
a type of medicine called angiotensin receptor blockers, used to
treat high blood pressure and heart failure, could affect the
risk or progression of Alzheimer's disease. The study found that
people who took angiotensin receptor blockers were less likely
to develop Alzheimer's and had slower rates of progression.
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