Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland.
Jun 5 2024University of Jyväskylä Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä and the University of Eastern Finland. Young people with higher blood pressure performed worse, especially in tasks that measured attention and learning. In addition, arterial stiffness was reflected in weaker working memory.
Higher blood pressure was a more significant factor in the brain health of girls Adolescents with higher blood pressure had poorer attention, learning, and overall cognition. Higher pulse wave velocity, an indicator of arterial stiffness, was associated with poorer working memory.Interestingly, girls with higher blood pressure demonstrated a negative association with a broader range of cognitive functions than boys.
Petri Jalanko, Doctoral Researcher from the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä
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