An addition of five minutes of exercise-like activity a day is associated with slightly lower blood pressure, the study published in Circulation said.

Adding 5 minutes of exercise to your day could be helpful in lowering blood pressure, a study found. But you may need to do more than walk a few steps, experts say.

Short bouts of higher-intensity exercise were found to make "clinically meaningful" improvements in blood pressure, according to a new study published in the journal Circulation.

Exercises that increase your heart rate — like cycling, climbing stairs, or running — are more effective at reducing blood pressure than walking.

Plus, vigorously exercising for 27 minutes a day may even reduce heart disease risk by 28%. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD While we’re all familiar with having our blood pressure taken,

High blood pressure (hypertension) is one of the most common causes of premature death worldwide. And while we're well aware that frequent exercise can help combat high blood pressure, the good news is that new evidence suggests that just 5 minutes of extra movement could make a significant difference to our heart health and even potentially reduce those risks.

Five minutes of exercise a day is enough to lower blood pressure, a study has found. Exercise has long been known to benefit people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and it also lowers the risk of developing the condition.

People who get short bursts of exercise from stair climbing or cycling are among those who benefit, international research finds.

Adding short bursts of exercise to your daily routine, such as cycling to the shops for 15 minutes or taking the stairs, lowers blood pressure, a study has found.Increasing exercise habits – in exchange,