It's worth doing some yoga, pilates, or even just some plain stretching. Hypertension [or high blood pressure] is one of the leading preventable causes of cardiovascular disease. The preferred treatment for hypertension has long been moderate exercise. But a new study carried out at the University of Saskatchewan has found that merely stretching for 30 minutes is even more effective than a brisk walk.Universal SciStretching is more effective at lowering blood pressure than walking
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It's worth doing some yoga, pilates, or even just some plain stretching.
Hypertension [or high blood pressure] is one of the leading preventable causes of cardiovascular disease. The preferred treatment for hypertension has long been moderate exercise. But a new study carried out at the University of Saskatchewan has found that merely stretching for 30 minutes is even more effective than a brisk walk.
Universal Sci
Stretching is more effective at lowering blood pressure than walking