The effectiveness of Baduanjin exercise for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Hypertension, a major risk factor of cardiovascular mortality, is a critical issue for public health. Although Baduanjin (Eight Brocades, EB), a traditional Chinese exercise, might influence blood pressure, glucose, and lipid status, the magnitude of true effects and subgroup dif...

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Main Authors: Bao-yi Shao, Xia-tian Zhang, Robin W. M. Vernooij, Qiu-yi Lv, Yao-yang Hou, Qi Bao, Li-xing Lao, Jian-ping Liu, Ying Zhang, Gordon H. Guyatt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-03098-w