In the authors' words
“After 8 weeks, resting blood pressure was 8/5 mmHg lower in the physical activity group (systolic blood pressure, P= 0.006 and diastolic blood pressure, P = 0.059).”
What was measured
- Blood pressure Reported an improvement
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, hypertension, sedentary at entry
- How many
- 18
- How long
- 8 weeks
- Exercise
- General physical activity, Walking
- Cited
- 16 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 11702034
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Similar studies
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- Postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes following a 6-month Mediterranean lifestyle program combining diet, exercise and stress management reported improved blood sugar control, BMI and quality of life versus usual care.
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