Key words: exercise training, ambulatory (24-h) blood pressure, hypertension This blog provides a summary of a recent study published in BJSM (1). Why is this study important? High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. Exercise is a cornerstone non-pharmacological strategy for hypertension management. However, current evidence and meta-analyses are […]
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Sit less and move more to reduce risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Why is this study important? Some people develop dangerously high blood pressure during pregnancy, a group of conditions known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. When left unmanaged, these conditions can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby and increase lifetime risk of cardiovascular disease. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect roughly one in seven […]
One road to Rome: Exercise
By Dr Nicky Keay (@nickykfitness) Metabolic syndrome comprises a cluster of symptoms including: hypertension, dyslipidaemia, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The underlying pathological process is insulin resistance which distorts metabolism. Temporal and mechanistic connections have been described between hyperinsulinaemia, obesity and insulin resistance. Insulin levels rise, potentially stimulated by an excess intake of refined […]