Exercises that increase your heart rate — like cycling, climbing stairs, or running — are more effective at reducing blood pressure than walking.

People who get short bursts of exercise from stair climbing or cycling are among those who benefit, international research finds.

An addition of five minutes of exercise-like activity a day is associated with slightly lower blood pressure, the study published in Circulation said.

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Eating less sodium (salt) might help lower blood pressure just as effectively as medications, a study suggests. Cutting down on sodium by avoiding processed foods can be beneficial even if you're generally healthy.

Even if you think you don’t have enough time, fitting in five minutes of cycling, running, or another vigorous ‘exercise-like’ activity improves your blood pressure. The post Study shows how many minutes and which type of exercise lowers blood pressure appeared first on The Manual.

Adding short bursts of exercise to your daily routine, such as cycling to the shops for 15 minutes or taking the stairs, lowers blood pressure, a study has found.Increasing exercise habits – in exchange,

Just five more minutes of exercise doesn't sound so bad, right? Especially when such a small amount may improve your blood pressure, according to a new study.