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Hypoxic exercise with dietary advice for cardiometabolic risk reduction in overweight and obese older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 11 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

Meta-analysis found lower blood pressure and improved cognition with hypoxic exercise.

Hypoxic exercise with dietary advice for cardiometabolic risk reduction in overweight and obese older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Key Takeaways
  • Hypoxic exercise reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.30 mmHg.
  • Hypoxic exercise reduced diastolic blood pressure by 3.67 mmHg.
  • Cognitive performance was improved with hypoxic exercise (SMD 0.46).
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