Young Adults May Reduce Their Risk of Developing Hypertension by Increasing Physical Activity

A 15 year study conducted at the University of Minnesota has found a link to physical activity and the risk for hypertension. It was found that young adults who excercised at least 5 time a week and burned about 300 calories per exercise session, had a 17 percent decrease in risk of developing high blood pressure over the next 15 years. It was also found that participants in the study who increased or maintained their total time of physical activity, from the beginning of the study to the time when the study was concluded, saw an 11 percent decrease in risk of hypertension for every 1,500 calories they burned weekly.

This study was a first when it comes to examining the connection between hypertension and physical activity in young adults. In addition to the already multiple benefits of physical activity, this study adds another. As a way to stay healthy, as well as decrease your risk for hypertension as a result, increased and maintained physical activity is critical. This adds another preventative measure to combat "the silent killer", or hypertenion.


http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070412102426.htm