Exercises that increase your heart rate — like cycling, climbing stairs, or running — are more effective at reducing blood pressure than walking.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of those, only 25% have their high blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can be caused by a range of factors,

Replacing sitting with 5 minutes of physical activity or 20-27 minutes of moderate exercise daily can significantly reduce blood pressure.

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more significant with an extra 10 and 20 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each day.

People who get short bursts of exercise from stair climbing or cycling are among those who benefit, international research finds.

Adding 5 minutes of exercise to your day could be helpful in lowering blood pressure, a study found. But you may need to do more than walk a few steps, experts say.

Finding time to exercise each day is a challenge for many people, but a new study of nearly 15,000 men and women found that adding as little as five minutes of activity to get your heart rate up is enough to lower blood pressure.