Blueberries Linked to Major Blood Pressure, Memory, and Aging Benefits

Recent studies in the Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences point to health benefits associated with blueberries, which have the most antioxidants, as well as other phytochemicals that may reduce blood pressure, improve memory, and augment aging, reports SlashGear . One study found consuming about a cup of blueberries daily may lower systolic blood pressure and also improve blood vessel function. Also noted was an association between blueberries and improved cognitive function and memory in older adults. One study cited the polyphenols found in the fruit as the catalyst for better episodic memory in seniors with poor memory performance. Other research linked blueberries to a reduction in inflammation, potentially helping some people age without developing diseases typical of later years.