Fitness

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referred to as hypertension), heart attacks, heart failure and strokes than people who are physically active. Moderate aerobic exercise such as walking on a daily basis can reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in people suffering from high blood pressure. Experts at the Mayo Clinic say exercise can serve as preventive therapy as well. Exercise makes your heart stronger which means it pumps blood more efficiently with less effort.

Normal blood pressure is considered to be 130/85 or less, with optimal blood pressure 120/80 or below. Though people over age 55, diabetics and those who are overweight are more likely to develop high blood pressure, anyone can get it. You may have hypertension and not know it because there are no discernible systems. A diagnosis of hypertension is usually made after three or more consecutive readings of 140/90 or above.

Stress is defined as "a factor that induces bodily or mental tension." For many people, stress comes in various ...

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