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.

Linda Pescatello, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (CAHNR), has established herself ...

Hypertension, or persistently high blood pressure, is a widespread health condition affecting over a billion individuals globally. Often developing unnoticed, it places significant strain on the ...

When it comes to exercise for heart health, you don't want to peak too early in life. Research suggests that if you want to protect yourself against high blood pressure as you age, you need to play ...

Discover how consistent exercise physically reshapes your arteries and strengthens your heart, slashing your risk of ...

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a debilitating condition and a major cause of premature death worldwide. Chronic stress plays a significant role, but the underlying mechanism involving ...

Your risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age, but getting some exercise can make a big difference. And if your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it.

The message is loud and clear: Regular exercise is good for your health. But is all exercise created equal when it comes to your heart health and high blood pressure? Not necessarily, says Luke Laffin ...

Dr. Priscilla Wang, a primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, explains why heart problems spike around the holidays and offers advice around the typical triggers that raise a ...

Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is vital for overall well-being and longevity. Blood pressure, the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of arteries, is a key indicator of ...

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.

Exercise can lower blood pressure for many people. * THE QUESTION Is the beneficial effect of exercise in lowering blood pressure limited to certain groups of people? * PAST STUDIES have shown that ...