Key result
Higher-intensity aerobic physical activity is consistently linked to lower arterial stiffness and improved vascular health.
Why the study?
The relationship between different types, durations, and intensities of physical activity and arterial stiffness remains an area of ongoing research.
Does physical activity reduce arterial stiffness and improve vascular health?
Does physical activity reduce arterial stiffness and improve vascular health?
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Maintaining an active lifestyle, especially through aerobic exercise, is a crucial strategy for reducing arterial stiffness and promoting healthy vascular aging.
Arterial stiffness is a significant predictor of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Physical activity (PA) has been extensively studied for its potential to reduce arterial stiffness, but the relationship between different types, durations, and intensities of PA and arterial stiffness remains a topic of ongoing research. Therefore, in this narrative review, we evaluated the current evidence focusing on the effect of PA on arterial stiffness and vascular health and discussed the known underlying physiological mechanisms. PA, irrespective of its intensity or pattern, is consistently associated with lower arterial stiffness. Aerobic exercise, particularly at higher intensities, is the most effective strategy for reducing arterial stiffness. These benefits are especially significant in populations with higher cardiovascular risk, such as those with type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Therefore, maintaining an active lifestyle into older age is crucial for vascular health and may contribute to healthy aging.
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Yang et al. (2024) conducted a review in Arterial stiffness. Physical activity was evaluated on Arterial stiffness (measured by pulse wave velocity and augmentation index). Physical activity, particularly higher-intensity aerobic exercise, is consistently associated with lower arterial stiffness and improved vascular health.
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