This Pleasant Activity Lowers Blood Pressure 9%If you are rather bored with being told you must exercise and diet carefully to lower your blood pressure, a new Australian study will make you very happy.

It shows that there is a popular recreational activity that can have similar, or even better benefits, than strict diet and exercises. And it’s completely effortless.

In June 2016, Australian researchers surveyed 1,538 Brisbane residents to investigate whether the amount of time humans spend in green spaces had beneficial health effects.

They concluded that those who spent at least 30 minutes in an urban forest or park at least once a week were less likely to suffer from high blood pressure than those who did not.

Out of each 100 people, there were nine fewer cases of high blood pressure among the park visitors than among their peers.

This effect held for all people regardless of their body mass index, age, gender, income, and education.

Those who spent the longest time in green spaces had the lowest blood pressure risk and, for those of who live near simple urban parks rather than dense forests, the quality and density of the greenery neither detracted from, nor enhanced, the gains.

In addition to the blood pressure benefits, time spent in nature also reduced the instances of depression, and increased social cohesion and positive behaviors.

However, it’s safe to assume that you must actually experience some of the sights and sounds of the green space to reap the benefits. If you want to cover your ears with earphones and fix your eyes on your smart phone while walking through a park or forest, you may just as well stay at home.

In this study, 30 minutes once a week was the minimum. Those who spend more than 30 minutes had an even lower risk than those who spend the minimum time only.

But if you want to be sure to bring your blood pressure below 120/80 – learn how the 3 easy exercises can drop your blood pressure down to a healthy level in as little as 9 minutes…