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These habits, combined with earlier medical intervention when needed, could dramatically reduce long-term complications, experts say.
The blood pressure criteria remain the same as the 2017 guidelines, as seen in the chart below.
Research shows that controlling blood pressure earlier in life can also help prevent dementia and preserve brain health.
“There is now more clear and robust evidence that intensive lowering of blood pressure reduces the risk of cognitive decline and dementia,” Jones added.
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