The Effect of Overweight/Obesity on Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Psychological Stress in Men Aged 50-70 Years

The Effect of Overweight/Obesity on Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Psychological Stress in Men Aged 50-70 Years

Background: To determine the effect of adiposity in males aged 50-70 years on cardiovascular responses to acute psychological stress. Methods: Lean (BMI 20-25 kg/m2) (n = 21) and overweight/obese (BMI 27-35 kg/m2) (n = 21) men aged 50-70 years were subjected to psychological stress. Systolic blood p...

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Main Authors: Susan J. Torres, Anne I. Turner, Sisitha U. Jayasinghe, John Reynolds, Caryl A. Nowson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2014-11-01
Series:Obesity Facts
Subjects:
Obesity
Adults
Stress
Blood pressure
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/369854

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