Stretching Is More Beneficial Than Walking to Lower High Blood Pressure

Stretching Is More Beneficial Than Walking to Lower High Blood Pressure
Stretching is low impact and safe to perform, especially for older people facing osteoarthritis. AntonioGuillem/iStock
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Those looking to lower their blood pressure may find that stretching is more beneficial than walking. A new study from the University of Saskatchewan has found that stretching is superior to brisk walking for reducing blood pressure.

According to new figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and among the top preventable risk factors affecting overall mortality.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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