Health
Dizzy spells when you stand up could be a sign of something more serious – Starts at 60
People who feel dizzy or lightheaded when they stand up may have an increased risk of developing this disease later in life.
Its possible that controlling these blood pressure drops could be a promising way to help preserve peoples thinking and memory skills as they age.
The study involved 2,131 people, who were at an average age of 73 and did not have dementia when they enrolled. At the start of the study, their blood pressure readings were taken and then again one, three and five years later. Out of the total, 15 per cent had orthostatic hypotension, 9 per cent had systolic orthostatic hypotension and 6 per cent ha…
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