A study which analysed multiple other studies reports that “Exercise such as walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training were effective in treatment of depression”; the more intense the exercise, better the effect !
The study authors say that “Yoga and strength training were particularly well tolerated” .
The paper published in BMj concludes “Exercise can be considered alongside psychotherapy and antidepressants as core treatments for depression”.
It is a common question for many people. When should the blood pressure medications be taken?
High blood is quite common in the General population. High blood pressure can cause blood vessel damage, heart problems and brain damage.
First of all , Taking medication regularly, at any time of the day, is more important than forgetting to take the medication every day.
If one does take the blood pressure medication regularly, then taking it at evening seems to be more beneficial than taking the medication in the morning.
A Japanese study assessed blood pressure of patients continuously at home. All patients in the study underwent 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring at baseline. Patients were then followed every year to determine the rate of heart and blood vessel complications .
The Japanese study found that high nightime blood pressure readings were an important sign of future heart problems.
A review by the renowned Cochrane group found that “better blood pressure control was achieved with bedtime dosing than morning administration of blood pressure (antihypertensive) medication”
So if possible taking the blood pressure medication at bedtime makes sense .
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Dr S Sundar 