How Alzheimer’s Disease is Linked to High Blood Pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood circulates through the arteries with too much force. The American Heart Association estimates that high blood pressure affects 73 million Americans, or one in three adults. Hypertension also affects approximately two million children and teenagers in the United States. Several factors may contribute to high blood pressure, including genetics, high salt intake, and hardening of the arteries.