In addition, physical activity may eliminate or reduce the amount of medication necessary to control high blood pressure. Throughout the study, volunteers will receive free medical care, including a physical exam, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, comprehensive blood tests, exercise testing and nutrition counseling. Luke's Medical Center are seeking post-menopausal women who have borderline high blood pressure or hypertension and who are not currently taking medication to lower their blood pressure. Hypertension is both a disease and risk factor for cardiovascular disease. As many as 43 million Americans have elevated blood pressure and therefore it is considered a major public health concern.
Physical activity is one way to help lower blood pressure.
Throughout the study, volunteers will receive free medical care including a physical exam, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, comprehensive blood tests, exercise testing and nutrition counseling.