The Claim
Exercise reduces diastolic blood pressure variability more effectively in individuals with hypertension than in those without hypertension, with a standardized mean difference of -0.79 (95% CI: -1.21 to -0.38) versus -0.31 (95% CI: -0.59 to -0.03).
What the research says
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In people with high blood pressure, regular exercise lowers fluctuations in diastolic blood pressure more than it does in people without high blood pressure.
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Exercise reduces diastolic blood pressure variability more effectively in individuals with hypertension than in those without, with a standardized mean difference of -0.79 (95% CI: -1.21 to -0.38) versus -0.31 (95% CI: -0.59 to -0.03), suggesting a targeted benefit for high-risk populations.
When people with high blood pressure exercise, their body becomes better at sensing and correcting blood pressure changes, which makes the pressure stay more stable. This happens because the nerves that control heart rate and blood vessel tightness become less active and more responsive to pressure signals.
What the research says
1 studyExercise helps lower the ups and downs of blood pressure, especially in people with high blood pressure — it works much better for them than for people with normal blood pressure.
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