Vascular Function Is Improved After an Environmental Enrichment ProgramNovelty and Significance [Cognitive and Vascular Function]

In conclusion, a multidomain training program slows cognitive decline, especially in hypertensive individuals. This effect is accompanied by improved systemic endothelial function, mobilization of progenitor CD34+ cells, and preserved carotid distensibility.Clinical Trial Registration—URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT01725178.

Source: Hypertension - May 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rosa Maria Bruno, Francesco Stea, Rosa Sicari, Lorenzo Ghiadoni, Stefano Taddei, Andrea Ungar, Ubaldo Bonuccelli, Gloria Tognoni, Simona Cintoli, Serena Del Turco, Silverio Sbrana, Luna Gargani, Gennaro D’Angelo, Lorenza Pratali, Nicoletta Berardi, Tags: Endothelium/Vascular Type/Nitric Oxide, Exercise, Ultrasound Original Articles Source Type: research