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7 Heart Benefits of Exercise
Getting Active to Control High Blood Pressure
How much exercise is optimal for heart health?
Exercise 'as good as medicine' for controlling high blood pressure
Exercise and high blood pressure head - NHS
"Swimming, walking or lifting weights in the gym 'treats high blood pressure as well as drugs'," reports the Mail Online. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is common among older people and can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many people take one or more medicines to keep blood pressure under control. www.nhs.uk
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7 Heart Benefits of Exercise | Johns Hopkins Medicine
One of the very best gifts you can give your heart is physical activity. In fact, pairing regular exercise with a Mediterranean-style diet , maintaining a normal weight and not smoking is a great protection plan against coronary artery disease and vascular disease, Johns Hopkins research has found. www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Getting Active to Control High Blood Pressure | American Heart Association
Exercise can help you manage blood pressure and more. Physical activity not only helps control high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension), it also helps you manage your weight, strengthen your heart and lower your stress level. A health weight, a strong heart and general emotional health are all good for your blood pressure. www.heart.org
How much exercise is optimal for heart health? - Harvard Health
Just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day provides health benefits and increases longevity. Exercising for longer periods helps even more, but only up t a point, as the benefits seem to plateau beyond 45 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise a day. www.health.harvard.edu
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