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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Want to lower blood pressure naturally? Experts recommend THESE exercises for five minutes a day
A recent international study by the ProPASS Consortium reveals that even five minutes of daily exercise can significantly lower blood pressure, a major risk factor for chronic diseases. Replacing sedentary time with 20-27 minutes of activities like uphill walking or cycling can further reduce cardiovascular disease risk by up to 28%. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure, worldwide. A 'silent killer', high blood pressure does not show any signs or symptoms until it is diagnosed. This is why managing blood pressure is crucial. A new study has found that one can lower blood pressure naturally through five minutes of exercise. A new study conducted by the ProPASS (Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep) Consortium, an international academic collaboration led by the University of Sydney and University College London (UCL), found that even five minutes of exercise a day can lower blood pressure. The findings are published in Circulation . How to lower blood pressure naturally The researchers found that even small lifestyle changes, such as incorporating a few minutes of exercise, can lower blood pressure. Even a small amount of physical activity, such as uphill walking or stair-climbing, may help to lower blood pressure. The researchers said that while just five minutes of physical activity can lower blood pressure, increasing it can lead to added benefits. Replacing sedentary behaviour with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day, including uphill walking, stair-climbing, running and cycling, can result in a significant reduction in blood pressure. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'High blood pressure is one of the biggest health issues globally, but unlike some major causes of cardiovascular mortality there may be relatively accessible ways to tackle the problem in addition to medication. The finding that doing as little as five extra minutes of exercise per day could be associated with measurably lower blood pressure readings emphasises how powerful short bouts of higher intensity movement could be for blood pressure management,' Joint senior author Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, Director of the ProPASS Consortium from the Charles Perkins Centre, said in a statement. What is hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is a consistently elevated blood pressure level. It is one of the biggest causes of premature death globally. Hypertension affects 1.28 billion adults around the world, and if left unmanaged, it could lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage, and many other health problems. The study To understand the effects of exercise on blood pressure, the researchers analysed health data from 14,761 volunteers in five countries. They analyzed how replacing one type of movement behaviour with another across the day helped. The participants were given a wearable device to measure their activity and blood pressure throughout the day and night. The daily activity was split into six categories: sleep, sedentary behaviour (such as sitting), slow walking, fast walking, standing, and more vigorous exercise such as running, cycling or stair climbing. The findings The researchers found that replacing sedentary behaviour with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day can reduce cardiovascular disease by up to 28%. 'Our findings suggest that, for most people, exercise is key to reducing blood pressure, rather than less strenuous forms of movement such as walking. The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn't take long to have a positive effect on blood pressure. What's unique about our exercise variable is that it includes all exercise-like activities, from running for a bus or a short cycling errand, many of which can be integrated into daily routines. For those who don't do a lot of exercise, walking did still have some positive benefits for blood pressure. But if you want to change your blood pressure, putting more demand on the cardiovascular system through exercise will have the greatest effect,' first author Dr Jo Blodgett said. 'Our findings show how powerful research platforms like the ProPASS consortium are for identifying relatively subtle patterns of exercise, sleep, and sedentary behaviour, that have significant clinical and public health importance,' Professor Mark Hamer, joint senior author, added. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Doing THIS exercise for five minutes a day can lower blood pressure, experts reveal
A recent study by the ProPASS Consortium reveals that even brief bursts of physical activity, as little as five minutes daily, can significantly lower blood pressure. Replacing sedentary habits with 20-27 minutes of exercise, like uphill walking or stair climbing, can also make a clinically significant difference. High blood pressure or hypertension is a major risk factor for several serious health conditions, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, and other complications. Managing blood pressure is crucial for overall health and well-being. Making certain lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure, and one of them is regular exercise. A new study has found that even five minutes of physical activity can help manage blood pressure! According to research led by experts from the ProPASS (Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep) Consortium, an international academic collaboration led by the University of Sydney and University College London (UCL), even small amount of physical activity, such as uphill walking or stair-climbing, can lower blood pressure. The findings are published in Circulation . What is hypertension Hypertension, or a consistently elevated blood pressure level, is one of the biggest causes of premature death globally. This condition affects 1.28 billion adults around the world. High blood pressure happens when the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the blood vessels is too high. It can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney damage, and many other health problems. Due to the lack of any symptoms, it is often described as a 'silent killer'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Even five minutes of exercise matters Image Credits: Canva The researchers found that just five minutes of activity a day potentially reduces blood pressure. Also, replacing sedentary behaviours with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day made a clinically significant difference in blood pressure. These activities could be uphill walking, stair-climbing, running and cycling. 'High blood pressure is one of the biggest health issues globally, but unlike some major causes of cardiovascular mortality, there may be relatively accessible ways to tackle the problem in addition to medication. The finding that doing as little as five extra minutes of exercise per day could be associated with measurably lower blood pressure readings emphasises how powerful short bouts of higher intensity movement could be for blood pressure management,' joint senior author Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis, the Director of the ProPASS Consortium from the Charles Perkins Centre, said in a statement. The study To understand how daily movement affects blood pressure, the researchers analyzed health data from 14,761 volunteers across five countries. Each participant used a wearable thigh-mounted accelerometer, which can monitor movement and blood pressure levels throughout the day and night. The researchers split the daily activity into six categories: sleep, sedentary behaviour (such as sitting), slow walking, fast walking, standing, and more vigorous exercise such as running, cycling, or stair climbing. The team used statistical models to see how swapping one activity for another would affect blood pressure . They found that replacing sedentary behaviour with 20-27 minutes of exercise per day could potentially reduce cardiovascular disease by up to 28% at a population level. What are the experts saying 'Our findings suggest that, for most people, exercise is key to reducing blood pressure, rather than less strenuous forms of movement such as walking. The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn't take long to have a positive effect on blood pressure. What's unique about our exercise variable is that it includes all exercise-like activities, from running for a bus or a short cycling errand, many of which can be integrated into daily routines,' first author Dr. Jo Blodgett from the Division of Surgery and Interventional Science at UCL and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health said. 'For those who don't do a lot of exercise, walking still has some positive benefits for blood pressure. But if you want to change your blood pressure, putting more demand on the cardiovascular system through exercise will have the greatest effect,' Dr. Blodgett added. Common Blood Pressure Medications Linked to Low Risk of Total Knee Replacement Professor Mark Hamer, joint senior author of the study and ProPASS Deputy Director from UCL, said: 'Our findings show how powerful research platforms like the ProPASS consortium are for identifying relatively subtle patterns of exercise, sleep, and sedentary behaviour, that have significant clinical and public health importance.' One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Materna Medical Announces Promising Early Findings from Online Study of Women Experiencing Vaginal Muscle Tightness and Painful Intercourse
Baseline Data Reveals Compelling Characteristics of this Understudied Patient Population MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., February 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materna Medical, Inc., a leading innovator in women's pelvic health solutions, today announced the presentation of baseline data from the ongoing observational clinical trial Prospective On Market Patient-reported Outcomes for Milli™ Vaginal Dilator (the POMPOM study) at the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) Annual Clinical Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 27 to March 2, 2025. The abstract, titled "Online Observational Clinical Trial for Assessing the Effectiveness of an FDA-Cleared Expanding Dilator #188," is presented as an e-poster by POMPOM Principal Investigator, Sheryl Kingsberg, Ph.D., Professor, Departments of Reproductive Biology, Psychiatry, and Urology, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. This groundbreaking clinical investigation is gathering valuable data on the effectiveness of the Milli Vaginal Dilator to help relieve the symptoms of vaginal muscle tightness and painful intercourse. Milli is a modern, all-in-one expanding dilator with optional vibration. Participants were invited to join POMPOM after self-determining the relevant medical conditions1 and enrolled using a remote online data collection process. The virtual, secure, and confidential format allows convenient and discreet participation, making research accessible to a broad population. Using the POMPOM study's remote platform, 74 qualified subjects enrolled after self-diagnosing their vaginismus and purchasing the Milli Expanding Vaginal Dilator online.1 Initial findings reveal: Over two-thirds (70.3%) of the participants had reported symptoms associated with vaginal muscle tightness for over 3 years (23.0% for 3-5 years) and 47.3% for over 5 years. In addition to the duration of their symptoms, 45.9% of subjects had seen at least 2 healthcare providers for evaluation and treatment. Over a quarter (28.4%) of participants reported severe symptoms, including a visceral reaction – extreme nervousness, palpitations, tremors, hyperventilation, sweating, and shaking – during penetration for a standard pelvic exam. The majority (62.2%) had not given birth to children (nulliparous). While most were new to dilator therapy, 43.3% reported a history of static dilator use. "Study participants enrolled quickly, and their full participation has exceeded our expectations. These early findings confirm the significant unmet need and highlight the potential of online platforms to overcome barriers to care," said Dr. Kingsberg. "By providing convenient and discreet access to information, support, and treatment options, we can empower women to take control of their sexual health and well-being." Millions of People Are Affected Vaginal muscle tightness (vaginismus) is a common yet underreported condition that affects 5-17% of people assigned female at birth at any time in their life.2 The condition is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions of the vaginal wall, making sexual penetration painful, challenging, and impossible. Those afflicted often do not realize this is a treatable medical condition, that help is available, and they are not alone. Materna's Solution The all-in-one Milli Expanding Vaginal Dilator with vibration addresses this condition to support patients suffering from vaginal muscle tightness and related painful sex. In 2019, the Milli device was launched as a wellness trainer and, in 2023, received FDA clearance* to sell over the counter, enabling streamlined access to people suffering from vaginal muscle tightness (vaginismus) and painful intercourse (dyspareunia). "It's interesting to note that 43% of the self-selected subjects have experience using traditional static dilators, either currently or used in the past. This suggests that patients are seeking more modern, innovative treatment options for their pelvic health conditions," said Tracy MacNeal, CEO of Materna Medical. "The POMPOM study is generating data to support the effectiveness of the all- in-one Milli Expanding Vaginal Dilator with vibration, a discrete, convenient, at-home solution for managing this common condition. We are committed to developing innovative solutions that improve women's lives affected by pelvic health conditions." The POMPOM study builds on the initial Milli Vaginal Dilator data previously published in the April 2021 issue of Sexual Medicine Reviews, Vaginal Dilators: Issues and Answers.3 For more information, visit About Materna Medical Materna Medical is a novel OBGYN platform company defining a $25B market with core technologies addressing unmet needs in women's pelvic health. With headquarters in Mountain View, California, Materna pulls from the top minds in MedTech to truly transform the standard of care in OBGYN. With a diverse team of engineers, scientists, researchers, and commercial leaders, Materna Medical's mission is to empower women to protect their pelvic health. Materna's second product, Materna Prep, is an investigational device used during labor and is intended to reduce pelvic floor muscle injury during vaginal delivery. This product is being studied in the EASE trial, a large, randomized controlled trial running in 20 top US hospitals. Materna aims to transform the standard of care in labor and delivery by protecting pelvic floor health for moms. *Indication Statement: The Milli Vaginal Dilator is a tool intended for controlled dilation of the vagina. It can be used for dilation for an examination, in preparation for a surgical procedure, or to help relieve the symptoms of vaginismus (condition that involves tightening of the vaginal muscles) and related painful sex. 1Tucker S, Javaid S, Rubin R. Accuracy of online patient self-diagnosis of vaginismus/genito-pelvic pain/penetration. Presented at: 25th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of SMSNA. Scottsdale, Arizona. October 17-20, 2024. 2Melnik, T., Hawton, K., & McGuire, H. (2012). Interventions for vaginismus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2012(12), CD001760. 3Liu M, Juravic M, Mazza G, Krychman ML. Vaginal Dilators: Issues and Answers. Sex Med Rev. 2021 Apr;9(2):212-220. doi: 10.1016/ Epub 2020 Jan 31. PMID: 32014450. 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