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Optimal exercise modalities and doses for blood pressure management in adults with prehypertension and hypertension: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis.

Paper A Peer reviewed Meta-analysis or large trial

Key takeaways

This large review looked at 284 studies on exercise and blood pressure. It found that certain types of workouts lower blood pressure the most. This helps doctors pick the best exercise for patients. Lower blood pressure protects the kidneys over time.

Who did this work

Yuan Y (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.) · Qiu B (Division of Sports Science & Physical Education, Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China.) · Park Y (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.) · Li Y (School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Harbin Normal University, Harbin, 150025, China.) · Shin YH (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.) · Diao P (School of Sports Training, Wuhan Sports University, Wuhan, 430079, China.) · An SY (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.) · Jeon JY (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Exercise Medicine Center for Diabetes and Cancer Patients, ICONS, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Cancer Prevention Center, Yonsei Cancer Center, Shinchon Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.) · Lee DH (Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea; Department of Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].)

Source

Paper · Europe PMC, CKD mind-body · 2026-10-16
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2026.109132