This article examines the management of hypertension and blood pressure in general through lifestyle changes.
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Tag: Exercise
10000 STEPS A DAY FOR HEALTH: FICTION OR FACT?
This article examines the minimum dose of exercise that may be associated with longevity. Do we really need to take at least 10000 steps a day?
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EXERCISE, HYPERTENSION AND LONGEVITY
This article discusses the benefits of exercise in people with hypertension.
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WALKING DOWN THE STAIRS: AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF EXERCISE
This article describes descending stair walking as an inexpensive and easily accessible method of moderate-load eccentric exercise, and its effects on health, functional capacity and body composition.
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EXERCISE: A CONSTANT FACTOR OF LONGEVITY?
In this article we examine a recent study that found that although the association between physical activity and mortality is evident across the adult lifespan, these associations are particularly important for older adults, as physical activity is more important than other modifiable health factors in older people.
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EXERCISE, ECTOPIC FAT AND MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH
Can physical activity prevent the age-related ectopic fat accumulation and decline in mitochondrial function or at least mitigate the negative effects of an unfavourable body composition?
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HIGH OR LOW INTENSITY AEROBIC EXERCISE FOR CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS?
Which type of aerobic exercise is superior for improving cardiorespiratory fitness? High-intensity interval training (HIIT) or moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)?
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AEROBIC OR ANAEROBIC EXERCISE FOR LONGEVITY?
In this article we try to explain what is optimal for our health and longevity, aerobic or anaerobic exercise.
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH
In this article we explain the benefits of physical activity on cardiovascular health and the types of physical activity that may benefit us the most.
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EXERCISE: AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR REDUCING ARTERIAL PRESSURE
What is the most effective type of exercise for blood pressure management?
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