Key result
Habitual physical activity significantly lowered arterial stiffness compared to a sedentary lifestyle in healthy older adults (SMD -1.017).
Why the study?
Does habitual physical activity reduce arterial stiffness in elderly individuals?
Population
2,932 elderly individuals without chronic diseases across 6 studies.
Comparison
Habitual physical activity vs Sedentary lifestyle or lower levels of physical…
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports recommending physical activity to lower arterial stiffness in older adults; strengthens meta-analytic evidence from observational data.
Meta-Analysis (n=2,932)
Does habitual physical activity reduce arterial stiffness in elderly individuals?
Effect estimate: SMD -1.017 (95% CI -1.684 ~ -0.350)
p-value: p=0.003
Habitual physical activity is associated with significantly lower arterial stiffness in healthy older adults, supporting its role in mitigating age-related vascular changes.
Park et al. (2017) conducted a meta-analysis in Arterial stiffness (n=2,932). Habitual physical activity vs. Sedentary lifestyle was evaluated on Arterial stiffness (measured by pulse wave velocity) (SMD -1.017, 95% CI -1.684 ~ -0.350, p=0.003). Habitual physical activity significantly lowered arterial stiffness compared to a sedentary lifestyle in healthy older adults (SMD -1.017).
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