A new study shows that adding just five minutes of exercise to a daily routine can help reduce blood pressure. This research, conducted by University College London and the University of Sydney, focused on around 15,000 individuals who wore activity trackers for 24 hours. The study, published in the scientific journal 'Circulation', found that incorporating just five minutes of exercise into a person's daily schedule, such as climbing stairs or light cycling, is sufficient to improve blood pressure. High blood pressure affects 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is one of the leading causes of premature death. This condition can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney damage, and many other health issues. In Iran, according to the Deputy for Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ministry of Health, 32% of the population over 18 suffers from high blood pressure. A concerning point is that many individuals with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition because this disease usually has no obvious symptoms until it reaches a critical point. Dr. Joe Blouet, one of the authors of the study, states: 'What is unique about the impact of exercise on us is that all activities similar to exercise, from climbing stairs to taking a short bike ride, are included, and many of these activities can easily be integrated into daily routines.' Blouet also added that walking, although lower in intensity, still has benefits for improving blood pressure for those who do not exercise much. However, for serious changes in blood pressure, activities that exert more pressure on the cardiovascular system are necessary. The study also showed that five minutes of any type of exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure (contraction) by 0.68 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (relaxation) by 0.54 mmHg. Systolic is the upper number in blood pressure readings and indicates the pressure when the heart pumps blood around the body. Diastolic is the lower number and indicates the pressure when the heart is resting between beats. Researchers say a two-degree reduction in systolic blood pressure and a one-degree reduction in diastolic blood pressure is equivalent to nearly a 10% reduction in the risk of heart disease.
Even Five Minutes of Exercise is 'Effective' in Reducing Blood Pressure
A new study indicates that just five minutes of daily exercise can significantly lower blood pressure, which affects a large portion of the global population and is a major health risk. This finding is particularly relevant for Iran, where a significant percentage of adults suffer from hypertension. The research highlights the importance of integrating even minimal physical activity into daily routines to combat health issues.
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📰 What Happened
A new study has found that just five minutes of daily exercise can effectively lower blood pressure. This research highlights the importance of integrating minimal physical activity into daily routines to combat hypertension.
- High blood pressure affects 1.28 billion adults globally and is a leading cause of premature death.
- In Iran, 32% of adults over 18 suffer from high blood pressure.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often asymptomatic and can lead to severe health complications, making awareness and prevention critical.
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