Getting more exercise, eating right and reducing stress aren’t the only non-drug ways to drop blood pressure.
A new study out of Carnegie Mellon University revealed a simple, kind activity that drastically lowers blood pressure.
The best part is that this activity is extremely pleasurable, anyone can do it and it doesn’t cost a penny.
[adrotate group=”5″]In the study, more than a thousand adults – who all had healthy blood pressure in the beginning – were followed for 4 years to evaluate risk of hypertension.
What the researchers found was that the participants who were active as volunteers in the community, defined as having more than 200 hours total for the four years, were more than 40% less likely to suffer from high blood pressure than their non-volunteer counterparts at the end of the study.
Researchers speculated that the benefits to blood pressure health stem from the healthful effects of social interaction.
You see, as we age, the effects of isolation that arise from retirement, loss of loved ones and other layers of separation take their toll.
Spending time in the service of others as a volunteer fills the social needs as well as offering a past time of meaningful activities. These combined benefits fill the body with hormones that help regulate emotions, mood, and blood pressure.
But first, please share your thoughts in the comment area below.
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I volunteered for years in equine assisted and pet therapy and while I had no occasion to monitor blood pressure during that time …it certainly gives one a feeling of joy, satisfaction and accomplishment…which is bound to have positive physical benefit
I am 93 but do some volentary work at church and donate a little money to the local animal shelter. If my BP is a little high I walk for 15 or 20 minutes and it comes down
Al
When I was active, I did many different types of “helping”. I was happier, and less stressed during those years. I would like to have a healthy body and be able to volunteer “something”, however, I am unable to sit stand, or walk any appreciable amount of time. I think, some of us have to do what we can, and know that what we did all our lives, is enough, and learn to enjoy less activity, yet still be neighborly, and friendly and helpful when possible!
Great article, Christian; it is a difficult lesson to learn to be content doing less, and nicer still, if you have choices! Georgia c.
I am not retired yet. But I am very much involved in tree plantation drive in my area in NAVI MUMBAI. The time devoted to tree plantation is full of fun. The good we are doing for nature and mankind is in itself a reward.
I agre.any kind of social service relieves you of optimistict houghts and thus reduces your tension and thereby help in reducing bloodpressure.