High Blood Pressure Can Reduce Brain Volume

A correlational study was conducted in attempt to see if blood pressure and brain volume are correlated. Using a MRI the volume of the brain was calculated along with the blood pressure. It showed that there is lower brain volume that is present in young healthy individuals. The findings were concerning due to the fact that the participants were healthy. Was there any other indications that could lead to a lower brain volume. It is a correlational study and we have to keep in mind that correlation does not cause causation. Though the brain is important to the body because all functions are based off the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system and the CNS is important for integrating information that is obtained and use it. The gray matter that is developed in the brain is where the neurons are housed and if having less of the gray matter could affect daily functions.