James Leiper

James Leiper is the Director of Research at the British Heart Foundation, where he focuses on the links between cardiovascular health and brain health. He has recently commented on a significant clinical trial that demonstrated a strong correlation between untreated hypertension and an increased risk of dementia. Leiper emphasizes the importance of managing hypertension to mitigate the risk of developing dementia, particularly vascular dementia, and advocates for broader implementation of hypertension treatments based on the study's findings.