Physical activity and blood pressure in 10,000 Mediterranean adults: the EPIC-Florence cohort.

The relevant role of physical activity (PA) in cardiovascular risk prevention is widely agreed. We aimed to evaluate, in a large Mediterranean population, the influence of PA on systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), taking into account individual characteristics and lifestyle habits.

Source: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases : NMCD - June 15, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: G. Masala, B. Bendinelli, D. Occhini, R.M. Bruno, S. Caini, C. Saieva, A. Ungar, L. Ghiadoni, D. Palli Source Type: research