3,000 extra steps per day lowers blood pressure in older adults

3,000 extra steps per day lowers blood pressure in older adults

A recent study from the University of Connecticut has revealed that a moderate increase in daily walking can have significant health benefits for older adults with hypertension. 

The findings suggest that an increase of merely 3,000 steps a day can help reduce high blood pressure in this demographic. … [read more]

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