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The influence of physical activity and yoga on central arterial stiffness

PURPOSE: Central arterial stiffness is an accepted risk factor for cardiovascular disease. While aerobic activity is associated with reduced stiffness the influence of practicing yoga is unknown. The aims of this study were to: 1) evaluate arterial stiffness in middle-aged adults who regularly pract...

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Autores principales: Duren, Courtney M, Cress, Marie E, McCully, Kevin K
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2008
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2265701/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18226247
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1476-5918-7-2