(Shutterstock)Blood pressure controlWalking is a proven way to reduce blood pressure for those who may be hypertensive. During walking, blood vessels may become more relaxed, or dilated, to allow for the increased blood flow. According to a report, daily walking can lead to 5.2–11.0 mmHg decrease in systolic blood pressure and 3.8–7.7 mmHg decrease in diastolic blood pressure,” says Dr Singhal. Walking 30 minutes every day can significantly improve cardiovascular fitness, body composition, blood pressure, and lipid profile. Even small improvement in the amount of daily walking is better than no walking,” says Dr Singhal.

Source: Hindustan Times May 14, 2018 05:37 UTC