Effect of a 6-Month Controlled Lifestyle Intervention on Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The intima-media thickness of the common carotid artery (ccIMT) is an established risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether lifestyle interventions can easily demonstrate an improvement in ccIMT. The objective was to test if our intervention would beneficially affect ccIMT (among other CVD markers).

Design

Non-randomized controlled trial.

Setting

Rural northwest Germany.

Participants

Middle-aged and elderly participants from the general population (intervention: n = 114; control: n = 87).

Intervention

A community-based, 6-month controlled lifestyle intervention focusing on four areas of lifestyle change: a plant-based diet, physical activity, stress management, and an improved social life. A strong emphasis w

SUBMITTER: Koeder C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12280572 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature