Why the study?
Does physical activity reduce blood pressure and prevent hypertension in obese and lean subjects compared to diet or control?
Does physical activity reduce blood pressure and prevent hypertension in obese and lean subjects compared to diet or control?
Physical activity significantly lowers blood pressure independent of body mass index, though it is less effective than dietary interventions.
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Supports dynamic exercise for modest BP reductions independent of BMI; reinforces diet as superior while confirming exercise as useful adjunct.
Robert Fagard (1999) studied this question.
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