How Can Exercise Help Me Lower Hypertension? (0:57)
Got high blood pressure? Exercise can help. In this WisePatient video, cardiologist Merle Myerson, MD, explains why exercise is a smart idea whether your hypertension is mild, severe, or somewhere in between.
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Exercise can be very helpful in lowering hypertension, and if your blood pressure is just a little bit elevated, many times with exercise you can bring it down. And actually we know that sometimes up to 10% or 10 milligrams of mercury, which is how we measure the blood pressure, so are at about 140, and we want to get you down at least under 130, sometimes a good exercise program can bring you to goal. Regardless of if you need a medication or not, it's always helpful to add the exercise components, because it can reduce the need for higher doses or more types of blood pressure medications.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, boosts your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer's disease and other conditions. Our experts share smart nutrition, exercise and lifestyle tips to help prevent and treat hypertension.
