Progressive exercise training improves cardiovascular psychophysiological outcomes in young adult women with a history of adverse childhood experiences
Emily M. Rogers, Nile F. Banks, Patrick M. Tomko, Christina M. Sciarrillo, Sam R. Emerson, Emily B.K. Thomas, Ashlee Taylor, T. Kent Teague, Nathaniel D.M. Jenkins
Abstract
This randomized controlled pilot trial shows, for the first time, that 8 wk of structured, progressive exercise training lowers serum endothelin-1 (ET-1) and improves positive psychological coping in young women with significant early-life psychosocial stress. Furthermore, the observed associations among changes in psychological attributes, ET-1, and systolic blood pressure signify a potential interplay between positive psychology and cardiovascular disease risk among women with adverse childhood experiences.
Topics & Concepts
PsychosocialBlood pressureAdverse effectCoping (psychology)Adverse Childhood ExperiencesRandomized controlled trialPsychologyYoung adultMedicinePhysical therapyDevelopmental psychologyClinical psychologyInternal medicinePsychiatryMental healthStress Responses and CortisolCardiac Health and Mental HealthChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development