India, June 16 -- Many studies have shown that exercise helps lower blood pressure. However, it was in 2021 that scientists conducted a detailed study regarding the link between staying active in your 20s and 30s, and high blood pressure.
The study followed over 5,100 adults for 30 years, who were grouped based on their race and gender. The researchers tracked their health, exercise habits, smoking, and drinking, and measured their blood pressure levels multiple times at regular intervals.
The results showed that physical activity dropped for everyone from age 18 to 40 while the number of people with high blood pressure increased. This pattern indicated that early adulthood is a key time to focus on fitness to avoid problems later on.
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