CLAIM: Regular physical activity is one of the most potent tools in preventing and managing hypertension. Supporting evidence for this claim should be provided.
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CLAIM: Regular physical activity is one of the most potent tools in preventing and managing hypertension. Supporting evidence for this claim includes: 1. A study published in the Journal of Hypertension found that individuals who engaged in regular aerobic exercise reduced their systolic blood pressure by an average of 3.5 mmHg and their diastolic blood pressure by 2.4 mmHg. 2. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week to lower blood pressure. 3. A meta-analysis in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reviewed 45 studies and concluded that physical activity, especially when combined with weight loss, significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These findings collectively demonstrate the efficacy of regular physical activity in hypertension management.
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