Hypertension likely in children of Alzheimer's patients

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2009-11-02

According to new research, people who have a parent with Alzheimer's disease have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, arterial disease, and markers of inflammation than people who do not have a parent with the condition. Read full story >

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Hypertension likely in children of Alzheimer's patients

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