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Research finds link between blood pressure and dementia

High blood pressure is known to lead to heart attack and stroke. But research also finds treating blood pressure more aggressively could lower the odds of developing mild cognitive impairment, which can be a gateway to dementia. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.
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