A resistance exercise program was superior to an aerobic exercise program in improving sleep quality and duration in adults with hypertension, according to a recent study.
Since regular short sleep, defined as less than 7 hours per night, can increase the risk for cardiovascular events, researchers said that resistance exercise “may have substantial indirect effects” on cardiovascular health. It was the top story in cardiology last week.
The second top story explored a potential association between chronic use of high-dose angiotensin receptor blockers and cancer risk. In a recent