L-Arginine and Traffic Pollution: A Targeted BP Signal
Can L-arginine blunt traffic pollution's blood-pressure effects? One RCT in adults with elevated BP says yes; exercise studies temper the hype for now.
High-Resistance IMST for Blood Pressure: What We Know
Can five minutes of high-resistance inspiratory muscle training lower blood pressure? A small sham-controlled trial says yes, but replication and safety limits matter.
Best Exercise for Arterial Stiffness After Menopause
Combined aerobic and resistance training has the best evidence for lowering arterial stiffness after menopause—but timing, measurement, and genetics matter.
Post-Exercise Hot Baths: Vascular Gains, Not Metabolic Magic
A 40°C post-workout bath improved vascular measures beyond exercise alone in a small trial—but did not boost fitness, glucose, lipids, or inflammation.