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Cognitive Impairment
Columbia University researchers say high blood pressure may be associated with increased risk for mild cognitive impairment. This form of cognitive problem--which causes learning, memory, and thinking difficulties--has gotten increased attention in recent years because it's often an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.
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