Blood Pressure & Brain Health

Keep your pressure in check. Protect your brain for life.

Our brain is one of the most blood-hungry organs in your body, so it’s no surprise that high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause serious harm over time.

When our blood pressure is too high, it can damage the tiny vessels that feed our brain, leading to reduced brain volume, silent strokes, and memory problems. Managing blood pressure is one of our most powerful tools to reduce our risk of dementia and preserve our mental clarity.

Brain Benefits of Healthy Blood Pressure

• Protects small blood vessels in the brain from damage

• Preserves memory, processing speed, and executive function

• Supports long-term brain volume and connectivity

• Reduces risk vascular dementia and stroke

• Improves energy, mood, and attention span

What the Science Says

• Midlife high blood pressure (ages 40-65) is one of the strongest risk factors for dementia later in life.

• Studies show that even slightly elevated blood pressure can cause microvascular brain damage, often with no symptoms until memory issues appear.

• Controlling blood pressure, especially with lifestyle changes, significantly slows cognitive decline.

Head over to our Resources & Studies page and select on Blood Pressure & Brain Health for a deeper dive into how keeping your blood pressure numbers in a healthy range can help protect your memory and focus.

Take the Next Step

Healthy Brain Plan helps you understand your habits and take bite-sized, achievable steps that build lasting change and long-term brain protection.  All backed by science.