The nurse practitioner at the retirement home told Diana to cut all salt from her diet in order to lower her blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke.The nurse's recommendation will also help to lower Diana's risk of developing ________.

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High salt intake has been linked to an increased risk of vascular dementia. Therefore, cutting salt from Diana's diet will help to lower her risk of developing this type of dementia. There is no evidence to suggest that lowering salt intake would have an impact on the other conditions listed.

The Nurse Practitioner at the Retirement Home Told Diana to Cut