Blood pressure can often be lowered, when it is high, by exercise, weight reduction and a low salt diet. These measures should be undertaken only under the supervision of your doctor. There are a number of excellent medications to treat high blood pressure and when successful, lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Physical Activity Those of us who lead a sedentary life style have a higher risk of developing heart disease than those who lead an active life style. Walking briskly for 20 minutes three times a week can have significant positive health benefits.
Exercise can help control weight and lower blood pressure.
You should check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. Age Cardiovascular disease becomes more common with age. About 10,000 women and 18,000 men under age 45 die of cardiovascular disease each year in the United States. Between the ages of 45 and 64, that figure climbs to about 40,000 women and 85,000 men. From ages 65 and 84, it soars to about 240,000 women and 260,000 men.