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As we age, our hair may turn gray, and smile lines may set in. And our brains will shrink (really!). Blame it on cognitive aging. “Cognitive aging is a natural, gradual change that occurs as we age,” says Erika Hutz, D.O., a geriatric medicine physician with Endeavor Health. “High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the brain, leading to vascular issues that increase dementia risk,” says Smita Patel, D.O., FAASM, a board-certified neurologist with Endeavor Health.
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