The study focused on the structure and density of podocytes to assess kidney health. It revealed that even before symptoms of kidney disease emerge, hypertension can cause podocytes to shrink and their cell nuclei to enlarge.
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Research links high blood pressure to impaired breathing, highlights benefits of exercises
While changes to lung function are expected as one ages, the study showed that physical exercise can partly protect the lungs from the effects of hypertension.
