The Claim
Regular aerobic exercise reduces short-term diastolic blood pressure variability in adults, with a standardized mean difference of 0.48 (95% CI: -0.72 to -0.23), and the effect is greater in individuals with hypertension.
What the research says
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Adults who regularly do aerobic exercise have lower short-term fluctuations in their diastolic blood pressure, especially if they have hypertension.
See the scientific wording
Regular aerobic exercise significantly reduces short-term diastolic blood pressure variability by a standardized mean difference of 0.48 (95% CI: -0.72 to -0.23) in adults, with greater effects observed in individuals with hypertension, suggesting it may be a clinically relevant non-pharmacological strategy to mitigate cardiovascular risk associated with blood pressure fluctuations.
Regular aerobic exercise makes the body's blood pressure sensors more sensitive, so they detect small changes in blood pressure faster and send stronger signals to the heart and blood vessels to keep pressure steady, especially during rest.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that regular cardio exercise like walking or cycling lowers the daily ups and downs of the bottom number in blood pressure, especially in people with high blood pressure — which could help protect their hearts. The numbers show it works better than other types of exercise.
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