Kinesiology, Alternative medicine, Civil engineering
Description
Hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for future development of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Isometric exercise training (IET) has been shown to decrease blood pressure and resting heart rate in certain po...
Objectives: This study examined prayer for health and eight specific reasons why Americans ages 50 and over use Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): effectiveness; cost; recommendations from health care providers; recommendations from fam...