Exercise Lowers High Blood Pressure

Could physical activity be as effective as medications?

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By UHN Staff • May 28, 2019

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Two recent studies suggest that exercise may be as effective as medications when it comes to lowering high blood pressure. But should you ditch the drugs in favor of moving more?

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