High blood pressure associated with lower risk of dementia in frail people

MedicalXpress | Jun 10, 2026

For people with physical frailty, having high blood pressure may be associated with a lower risk of dementia, according to a study published in Neurology. The study did not find a lower risk of dementia in people with high blood pressure who were more robust. High blood pressure was associated with a higher risk of dementia in people with no signs of frailty.