Fluctuating Blood Pressure Now Tied to Risk of Dementia - Ayurveda Suggests 4 Common Foods to Combat High BP Ayurvedic Medicine High blood pressure: High blood pressure, alternatively known as hypertension, is one of the biggest contributors to a range of lifestyle ailments like cardiovascular diseases, stroke among others. A recent study carried by Reuters explains a link between blood pressure fluctuations and the risk of developing dementia later in life. According to the research, fluctuations in blood pressure levels may trigger cognitive decline and changes in the structure of the brain in a way to trigger dementia and Alzheimer's in old age.