Study finds high blood pressure may be one driver of dementia risk By Talker News Jan 22, 2026 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Photo by Lucas Oliveira via Pexels) By Talker By Stephen BeechOverweight people with high blood pressure are at higher risk of dementia, warns a new study. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. 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