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2025-04-25 01:04:58 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 26DAD58CB21F10F7CC20C5C4F39A1F3E95945811F0B5E09A6CE3993588138731
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Misleading. In most cases, high blood pressure (hypertension) is not just a symptom—it's a primary driver of damage. Long-standing elevated blood pressure damages arteries, the heart, kidneys, and brain. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/health-threats-from-high-blood-pressure Lowering blood pressure reduces mortality & Dementia risk: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34010531/ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/tackling-high-blood-pressure-can-help-to-reduce-dementia-risk-scps3mcbz
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