Researchers say choosing to climb stairs or cycle to the shops is enough to have a positive effect
Doing just five extra minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure, a study suggests.
High blood pressure affects 1.28 billion adults worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of premature death. It can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, kidney damage and many other health problems, and is often described as a silent killer due to its lack of symptoms.
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