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

• Main Authors: Bao-yi Shao (Author), Xia-tian Zhang (Author), Robin W. M. Vernooij (Author), Qiu-yi Lv (Author), Yao-yang Hou (Author), Qi Bao (Author), Li-xing Lao (Author), Jian-ping Liu (Author), Ying Zhang (Author), Gordon H. Guyatt (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...