Effect of exercise and physical activity on blood pressure reduction
1Department of Cardiology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan. ayumin3250@gmail.com.
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Exercise and physical activity are known to have a positive effect on antihypertensive and cardiovascular risk reduction. Combination of different types of exercise: aerobic exercise and resistance exercise is reported to have comprehensive cardiovascular benefits than either training alone. Appropriate types of exercise vary depending on the individual's age, gender, underlying disease, and activity level. Maintaining a robust physical state through exercise is critical for preventing cognitive decline or in-hospital death in cases of heart failure.
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