Executive summary Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The burden of
disability after a stroke is also large, and is increasing at a faster pace in low-income and …

It is widely accepted that regular physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Frequent exercise is robustly associated with a decrease in cardiovascular mortality as well …

Background The benefits and safety of the treatment of mild chronic hypertension (blood
pressure,< 160/100 mm Hg) during pregnancy are uncertain. Data are needed on whether a …

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) has emerged as a critical co-substrate for
enzymes involved in the beneficial effects of regular calorie restriction on healthspan. As …

BACKGROUND: Alcohol consumption may increase blood pressure but the details of the
relationship are incomplete, particularly for the association at low levels of alcohol …

The beneficial effects of a vegetarian diet on blood pressure (BP) control have been
reported in previous systematic reviews; however, so far, their relative effectiveness is not …

Abstract Cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of major morbidity
and CVD-and all-cause mortality in most of the world. It is now clear that regular physical …

Introduction Elevated blood pressure greatly contributes to cardiovascular deaths in low-
income and middle-income countries. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a …

Background: Therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) is a recommended treatment for patients
with hypertension, but its effectiveness in community-based settings remains untested …

The clinical and economic burden of hypertension is high and continues to increase
globally. Uncontrolled hypertension has severe but avoidable long‐term consequences …