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Stretching can reduce blood pressure more than walking

Stretching was better at reducing blood pressure than walking
Stretching was better at reducing blood pressure than walking Stretching was better at reducing blood pressure than walking

STRETCHING is more effective than walking for lowering blood pressure, researchers at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada found.

In an eight-week study, they compared blood pressure in two groups of older adults (average age 61) – half of whom did 30 minutes of daily stretching, five days a week, and half who went on brisk walks instead.

The greater benefits seen from stretching may be because it affects not just muscles but also stretches the blood vessels feeding into muscles. This reduces arterial stiffness and helps lower resistance to blood flow, reports the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.

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