Inactivity, one of the biggest problems of our age, invites many types of cancer, especially high blood pressure. Drawing attention to the importance of walking, swimming or weight lifting exercises in the treatment of high blood pressure, Prof. Dr. Defne Kaya suggested, "Do not deprive your muscles and bones, soul, heart and brain of oxygen by doing exercises that will keep your heart beating healthily such as cycling, brisk walking, swimming for at least 150 minutes a week and exercises such as weights, pilates and yoga at home."
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The World Health Organization celebrates "Move for Health Day" on May 10 every year to raise public awareness about the benefits of physical activity in the prevention of non-communicable diseases, to draw attention to good practices and to encourage physical activity.
Prof. Dr. Defne Kaya, Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences, gave important information about the effects of inactivity on health.
Inactivity: "The new smoking-like danger"
"The knowledge that adults and young people spend at least 10 hours a day in a fixed position has led us to classify prolonged sitting as a 'new smoking-like hazard'," said Prof. Dr. Defne Kaya,
"Sedentary life and sitting in a fixed position for a long time confront us with many cancers, especially high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also known as high blood pressure, leads to diseases such as heart attack, stroke, kidney diseases and heart failure. It is vital for people with high blood pressure to be under regular doctor's control, regular use and follow-up of the medications prescribed by the physician."
Movement keeps high blood pressure under control!
Prof. Dr. Defne Kaya noted that people who are over 65, overweight, consume too much salt, do not consume enough fruits and vegetables, consume too much coffee and alcohol, smoke, do not sleep enough and properly (at least 6 hours) and do not exercise enough are at risk of high blood pressure:
"Walking, swimming or weight lifting exercises reduce high blood pressure by 4.33 mmHg. If exercise is done regularly in addition to medication, it lowers high blood pressure by 8.96 mmHg. This reduction of almost 9 units is very important in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Start your day with 30 minutes of brisk walking
After the age of 35, brisk walking (especially Nordic walking) is one of the safest exercises to do. It was found that people who started the day with 30 minutes of brisk walking every morning and worked sitting all day had 3.4 mmHg lower blood pressure compared to people who did not walk and worked sitting all day. On top of that, it was observed that the blood pressure of those who got up every half hour and walked for 3 minutes during the day decreased by 1.7 mmHg. When women and men were compared, it was observed that blood pressure was 3.2 mmHg lower in women who took short breaks from long sitting times."
Exercise at least 150 minutes a week!
Prof. Dr. Defne Kaya, Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department at Üsküdar University Faculty of Health Sciences, concluded her words as follows:
"Do not deprive your muscles and bones, soul, heart and brain of oxygen by doing exercises that will keep your heart beating healthily such as cycling, brisk walking, swimming and exercises such as weights, pilates, yoga at home for at least 150 minutes a week. Consult your physiotherapist for the right and appropriate exercise. Exercise and let your heart beat healthily for the beautiful memories in your life."
