Good Health and Nutrition

  Exercise: The Best Way to Lower High Blood Pressure Despite what you might think, high blood pressure doesn’t just affect adults. Children who are overweight are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure puts them at greater risk of heart disease and stroke as they get older, so it’s important to help children lose weight and adopt healthier habits early on in life. Exercise can be one of the best ways to lower high blood pressure, but talk to your doctor about what type of exercise is best for your child based on their current physical state and medical history. Know your target heart rate When you exercise, your heart rate increases. Knowing your target heart rate can help ensure that you're getting the most out of your workout and lowering your high blood pressure. To find your target heart rate, simply subtract your age from 220. For example, if you're 50 years old, your target heart rate would be 170 beats per minute. If y...