Mindfulness effects on lifestyle behavior and blood pressure: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

HTN affects nearly 50% of U.S. adults and is the leading modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. A healthy diet and exercise can improve BP control, but adherence to these interventions is low. We tested whether a multimodal mind-body program, Mindful Awareness Practices (MAP) could improve BP and lifestyle behaviors associated with HTN when compared to a Health Promotion Program (HPP).

Methods

Adults with BP >120/80 were randomized to MAP or HPP. Outcome measurements of BP, self-reported diet, and exercise were analyzed with intent-to-treat group comparisons using repeated measures linear mixed models.

Results

There was an MAP-HPP between-group difference in interactions of time-by-systolic BP (P = 0.005) and time-by-diastolic BP (P =

SUBMITTER: An E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8178963 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature