ReviewAdvances in experimental medicine and biology2020
Exercise and Hypertension.
Review in Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 55 papers, 5 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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55 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 101 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of isometric training based on the entire population on blood pressure regulation: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Physical activity experience of patients with hypertension: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative literature.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
- The efficacy of Pilates method in patients with hypertension: systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of human hypertension · 2024Pooled it
- The optimal exercise modality and intensity for hemodialysis patients incorporating Bayesian network meta-analysis and systematic review.Frontiers in physiology · 2022Pooled it
- Baduanjin exercise in the treatment of hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2022Pooled it
- Moderate-intensity exercise training uniquely modulates circulating lipid species beyond classical lipid levels in humans.EBioMedicine · 2025Trial
- The effect of tart cherry juice compared to a sports drink on cycling exercise performance, substrate metabolism, and recovery.PloS one · 2024Trial
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- Comparison of the effects of Tai Chi and general aerobic exercise on weight, blood pressure and glycemic control among older persons with depressive symptoms: a randomized trial.BMC geriatrics · 2022Trial
- Impact of physical activity patterns on major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with hypertension.British journal of sports medicine · 2026Article
- The interface of aging and salt in driving salt-sensitive hypertension: a comparative study in aged and young rats.npj aging · 2026Article
- Prevalence of physical activity involvement among older adults in Africa: A scoping review.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2026Review
- The interaction between lifestyle and blood pressure on Stroke: A cross-sectional study from Northern China.PloS one · 2026Article
- Determinants Impacting Daily Physical Activity Levels Among Chinese Adults and Its Association with Obesity.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The influence of common exercise on the prevalence of hypertension.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Contributions of Medications, Physical and Hydrotherapy Programs in Reducing Endothelial Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
- How are socioeconomic status, social support, and health history associated with unhealthy lifestyle behaviours in middle-aged adults? Results of the Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study (SCAPIS) COHORT.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025Article
- Efficacy of flaxseed in reducing blood pressure among patients with cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of parallel randomized controlled trials.Journal of cardiovascular and thoracic research · 2025Review
- Spirituality/Religiosity and Adherence to Treatment in Hypertensive Individuals.Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia · 2025Observational
- Association between physical activity levels and stroke risk among Chinese adults aged 45 and over based on CHARLS.Scientific reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
Hypertension is a fatal yet preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is responsible for majority of cardiovascular mortality. Hypertension is closely associated with inactive lifestyle. Physical activity and/or exercise are shown to delay development of hypertension. Both aerobic and resistance exercise have been proven to reduce blood pressure (BP) effectively. Since brisk walking is an easy, inexpensive, simple, and effective way of exercise, this type of an aerobic workout can be recommended to society. All professional organizations and government bodies recommend moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for at least 30 min on at least 3 days of the week or resistance exercise on 2-3 days of the week. Exercise sessions can either be continuous for 30 min or be composed of at least 10 min of short exercise duration to a daily total of 30 min. After an exercise session, BP decreases, and this decline continues for up to 24 h; which is called post-exercise hypotension. Overall 5 mmHg decrease in BP with regular exercise may be ensured. With a decrease of 5 mmHg in systolic BP, mortality due to coronary heart disease decreases by 9%, mortality due to stroke decreases by 14% and all-cause mortality decreases by 7%. Regular exercise should therefore be recommended for all individuals including normotensives, prehypertensives, and hypertensives.
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