More Daily Movement Linked to 69% Lower Odds of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure

More Daily Movement Linked to 69% Lower Odds of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure

Adults being treated for hypertension who reported high levels of physical activity had 69% lower odds of uncontrolled blood pressure than those with low activity ... The post More Daily Movement Linked to 69% Lower Odds of Uncontrolled Blood Pressure first appeared on [your]NEWS.

Movement medicine: How daily activity slashed uncontrolled blood pressure by 69% in new study

A study of 612 adults with treated hypertension found 66% still had uncontrolled blood pressure. Moderate physical activity was linked to 51% lower odds of uncontrolled blood pressure. High physical activity was associated with 69% lower odds of uncontrolled blood pressure. The connection remained significant even after accounting for medication adherence and other health factors. Researchers recommend incorporating walking, cycling, swimmin…