Recent research indicates that even small increases in physical activity, such as five minutes of uphill walking or stair-climbing daily, can significantly lower blood pressure. Findings from the inte

Doing just five minutes of exercise a day could lower high blood pressure, a new study suggests. According to the NHS, high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is thought to affect 30% of UK adults.

If you have high blood pressure — or want to prevent it — a new study suggests that short bursts of activity may help a lot.

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.

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.

Five minutes of exercise a day is enough to lower blood pressure, a study has found. Exercise has long been known to benefit people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and it also lowers the risk of developing the condition.