Comparison of the effects of yoga and lifestyle modification on grade - I hypertension in elderly males: A preliminary study.

Abstract

Background and Aim: Aging along with hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. It is noticed that systolic hypertension in elderly is often associated with increased CV risks and is resistant to pharmacological treatment. Hence, we aimed to assess the difference between practice of yoga and lifestyle modifi cations (LSM) in elderly grade-I hypertensive males.