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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jane Kirby

Short bursts of exercise added to daily routine ‘lowers blood pressure’

A new study has found that daily boosts of exercise such as cycling to the shops or climbing stairs can help regulate blood pressure (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Wire)

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, say, for watching a bit more TV or extending a snooze – is good for the heart, researchers said.

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