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Exercise to Reduce Blood Pressure

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  A recent study has shown that this exercise type is most effective in returning blood pressure to normal levels.   Do you want to reduce your blood pressure? A recent new study identifies the precise type of exercise that lowers blood pressure , and it has nothing to do with working out at the gym or running on a treadmill. Rather, the study finds that the greatest workouts for decreasing blood pressure are static isometric exercises that train muscles without movement, such as planks and wall sits (sometimes called wall squats). The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) recently published a systematic review of 270 studies that found that while many forms of exercise, such as weight training, aerobic activity, and high-intensity interval training, can lower blood pressure , isometric exercises have the greatest effect . The study discovered that the wall sit was the most successful workout among those analyzed. Although the benefits of physical activity for blood pre...

Cutting Salt Intake by One Teaspoon: A Natural Approach to Lowering Blood Pressure

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    Hypertension or high blood pressure  is a prevalent health issue affecting worldwide millions of people. It significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. The medications are commonly prescribed to manage blood pressure; a simple and natural approach may yield comparable results. N ew r ecent studies suggest that reducing salt intake by just one teaspoon daily can have the same effect as taking blood pressure medication.  The Salt and Blood Pressure Connection:             The relationship between salt intake and blood pressure has been a subject of scientific investigation for years. Sodium, a key component of salt, plays a crucial role in regulating fluid balance in the human body. However, excessive sodium consumption can lead to fluid retention, increased blood volume, and elevated blood pressure in the human body.               Research F...