When in doubt start simple.

So, if youre trying to figure out how to lower your blood pressure, youre definitely not alone.

So, finding ways to manage it is important.

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Diastolic blood pressure is the pressure on your blood vessels in between beats.

Aim to get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise during your week.

That comes to just 20 minutes a day.

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cardiologist and chief medical officer at the American Heart Association

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These include lowering your stress levels, reducing sodium consumption,limiting alcohol intake, and having regular checkups.

Moderate-intensity exercise, however,helps strengthen the cardiovascular systemby widening arteries and veins and strengthening the heart.

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TheAHAlists brisk walking, biking below 10 mph, dancing, gardening as examples of moderate-intensity exercise.

Starting small is better than taking on more changesthan you’ve got the option to sustainably practice.

This could also look like 40 minutes every other day, or whatever combination works for you.

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But, according to Dr. Jessup, frequency is more important than intensity.

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