Adding just five minutes of activity a day could lower systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading) by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number) by 0.54 points, researchers said.

As little as five minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous exercise may help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests. While five minutes is the minimum amount to see any change in blood pressure, 10 or 20 minutes may be enough to see clinically meaningful improvements.

“The finding that doing as little as five extra minutes of exercise or vigorous incidental activities per day could be associated with measurably lower blood pressure readings emphasizes how powerful short bouts of higher intensity movement could be for blood pressure management," he said in a UCL news release.

According to the study, these five extra minutes are especially impactful for people who already have slightly elevated blood pressure, often called prehypertension. By adding a little more physical activity in each day, people in this range could potentially avoid needing medications or further interventions.

Taking the stairs, biking, or running for less than 30 minutes a day can lower your blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

The finding that doing as little as five extra minutes of exercise per day could be associated with measurably lower blood pressure readings emphasises how powerful short bouts o

Today, blood pressure irregularities have become one of the most prevalent health challenges for families across India. Health experts emphasize that regular physical activity can play a key role in managing blood pressure effectively.

A new study has revealed that adding just five extra minutes of daily exercise can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers from the ProPASS (Prospective Physical Activity,