Physical Exercise for Individuals with Hypertension: It Is Time to Emphasize its Benefits on the Brain and Cognition

Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults worldwide and is associated with stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and other cardiovascular diseases. It has also been shown to cause severe functional and structural damage to the brain, leading to cognitive impairment and dementia. Furthermo...

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Main Authors: Maria LM Rêgo, Daniel AR Cabral, Eduardo C Costa, Eduardo B Fontes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-03-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1179546819839411