History of vascular reactivity models and their involvement in hypertension pathogenesis.

Hypertension is a silent and multifactorial disease. Over two centuries ago, the first device to record blood pressure was developed, making it possible to determine normotension and to establish criteria for hypertension. Since then, several studies have contributed to advance knowledge in this area, promoting significant advances in pharmacological treatments and, as a result, increasing survival of hypertensive people.

Acute and Chronic Effects of Tantric Yoga Practice on Distress Index.

Objectives: To evaluate the acute and chronic effects of yoga practice.

Design: Quantitative study using a one-group pre-posttest design.

Setting: Visão Futuro Institute, Porangaba, São Paulo, Brazil.