Exercise lowers blood pressure by making the heart stronger and increasing the elasticity of blood vessels. It can also help lower the risk of heart disease.

(Reuters Health) - For people with high blood pressure, starting an exercise regimen may lower blood pressure by as much as taking medication would, a large analysis suggests. Researchers combined ...

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Exercise offers a host of health benefits that range from strengthened muscles and bones to lowering cholesterol levels. Research shows that proper workouts can also build confidence, improve mental ...

Taking a quick jog or bike ride instead of sitting all day may reduce blood pressure, research suggests. A few minutes of vigorous exercise each day can help stave off disease and improve longevity.

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

Using mouthwash after exercising could negatively impact the cardiovascular benefits of working out, particularly lowering blood pressure, a new study claims. The findings, published in Free Radical ...

Higher blood pressure during exercise and delayed blood pressure recovery after exercise are associated with a higher risk of hypertension, preclinical and clinical cardiovascular disease and death ...

Middle-aged men and women who develop high blood pressure while performing even moderate exercise may be at higher risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. "The way our blood pressure changes ...