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Published on: August 22, 2014
A brief review of chronic exercise intervention to prevent autonomic nervous system changes during the aging process
Rogério Brandão Wichi1, Kátia De Angelis, Lia Jones
1Human Movement Laboratory, Sao Judas Tadeu University - São Paulo/SP, Brazil. prof.rogeriowichi@usjt.br
Abstract:
The aging process is associated with alterations in the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous systems. Autonomic changes related to aging involve parasympathetic and sympathetic alterations leading to a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality. Several studies have suggested that physical exercise is effective in preventing deleterious changes. Chronic exercise in geriatrics seems to be associated with improvement in the cardiovascular system and seems to promote a healthy lifestyle. In this review, we address the major effects of aging on the autonomic nervous system in the context of cardiovascular control. We examine the use of chronic exercise to prevent cardiovascular changes during the aging process.
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