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Engagement in Pleasant Leisure Activities and Blood Pressure: A 5-Year Longitudinal Study in Alzheimer Caregivers.

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Abstract
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Elevated blood pressure is a significant public health concern, particularly given its association with cardiovascular disease risk, including stroke. Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer disease has been associated with physical health morbidity, including higher blood pressure. Engagement in adaptive coping strategies may help prevent blood pressure elevation in this population. This 5-year longitudinal study examined whether greater participation in pleasant leisure activities was associated with reduced blood pressure in caregivers.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Psychosomatic medicine
Volume
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79
Issue
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7
Number of Pages
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735-741
ISSN Number
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0033-3174
URL
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http://Insights.ovid.com/pubmed?pmid=28640179
DOI
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10.1097/PSY.0000000000000497
Short Title
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Psychosom Med
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