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An extra 5 minutes of daily physical activity helps lower blood pressure, new study finds. These types of exercise are best.

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A new study found that five minutes of exercise can lower blood pressure by 0.68 mmHg.

Exercise is an important lifestyle change that doctors often recommend to help control blood pressure for people with hypertension.

Doctors recommend 90 minutes of high-intensity physical activity or 150 minutes of moderate activity per week.

Exercise also stimulates the inner lining of the blood vessels.

Doctors are saying that, overall, the latest findings are a plus for patients.

Your doctor may suggest adjusting your diet, trying to fit more activity into your day.

“When people feel that a goal is within reach, they’re more likely to incorporate it into their routine,” Lotan says.