Blood pressure variability and global cognition in Black and White older adults over 18 years: a population‐based cohort study.
Abstract
Variability in blood pressure has been associated with cerebrovascular disease independently of the adverse effects of hypertension or average blood pressure. We investigated whether visit‐to‐visit blood pressure variability is associated with global cognition in older adults.
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Research summary
The study investigates the association between blood pressure variability and global cognition in older adults, which is pertinent to understanding cognitive decline in aging populations. However, it primarily focuses on observational correlations rather than addressing root causes of aging or proposing interventions for lifespan extension. Thus, while it contributes to the field of aging research, its impact is limited and more incremental than transformative.
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