Hypertension affects approximately one third of the world's adult population and is a major
cause of premature death despite considerable advances in pharmacological treatments …

Contemplative practices, such as meditation and yoga, are increasingly popular among the
general public and as topics of research. Beneficial effects associated with these practices …

Nitric oxide (NO) is a key signalling molecule in the cardiovascular, immune and central
nervous systems, and crucial steps in the regulation of NO bioavailability in health and …

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a chronic disorder developing insidiously
throughout life and usually progressing to an advanced stage by the time symptoms occur. It …

Hypertension is a global public health issue and the leading cause of premature death in
humans. Despite more than a century of research, hypertension remains difficult to cure due …

Despite the wealth of epidemiological and experimental studies indicating the protective role
of regular physical activity/exercise training against the sequels of aging and cardiovascular …

Chronic, systemic inflammation is an independent risk factor for several major clinical
diseases. In obesity, circulating levels of inflammatory markers are elevated, possibly due to …

One of the major challenges of cardiovascular primary prevention approach is the absence
of early biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction which may be useful for identifying at-risk …

The rate of age-associated cognitive decline varies considerably between individuals. It is
important, both on a societal and individual level, to investigate factors that underlie these …

A functional vascular system is indispensable for drug delivery and fundamental for
responsiveness of the tumour microenvironment to such medication. At the same time, the …