Brain MRIs reveal young adults with above average blood pressure have lower brain volumes

Individuals in their 20s and 30s with above normal blood pressure—over 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mmHg)—showed loss of gray matter volume in certain areas of the brain responsible for memory, emotions, and language, among other functions. The findings could help streamline how and when above normal levels of blood pressure in young adults should be monitored and managed. "Previously the assumption has been that brain damage related to high blood pressure results over years of evident...

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