Regular physical activity (PA) reduces the blood pressure (BP) of individuals with
hypertension. The present review analysed the scientific evidence for the BP lowering effect …

Abstract Purpose of Review We reviewed most current medical literature in order to describe
the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, outcome, and management of hypertension in …

Background Lean muscle plays critical roles in physical functioning and metabolism.
However, little is known regarding associations between muscle and mortality in adults …

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence, determinants, and clinical
management of systemic hypertension in a large cohort of competitive athletes: 2,040 …

Objective The present study investigated the associations of body composition, including
skeletal muscle and fat mass, with blood pressure (BP) and hypertension. Methods Data …

Objective: Exaggerated blood pressure (BP) response to exercise testing has been linked to
left ventricular hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis in competitive athletes. Due to frequent …

Background: The increase in exercise levels in the last few years among professional and
recreational female athletes has led to an increased scientific interest about sports health …

The associations of lean body mass (LBM) with elevated blood pressure (BP) and
hypertension were controversial, and the causalities have never been shown. Mid‐upper …

Athlete's heart is typically accompanied by a remodelling of the cardiac chambers induced
by exercise. However, although competitive athletes are commonly considered healthy, they …

During aging, systolic blood pressure continuously increases over time, whereas diastolic
pressure first increases and then slightly decreases after middle age. These pressure …