Effectiveness of physical activity in the prevention and treatment of hypertension: A mini review
Physical activity (PA) is associated with a clear decrease in blood pressure (BP) and cardiovascular mortality in both men and women. The aim of this review was to evaluate the effectiveness of PA as an adjunct therapy in support of the prevention and pharmacological treatment of hypertension. Studi...
Main Author: | Chidiebere Emmanuel Okechukwu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | CHRISMED Journal of Health and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.cjhr.org/article.asp?issn=2348-3334;year=2020;volume=7;issue=1;spage=1;epage=7;aulast=Okechukwu |
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