A new study shows that planks, wall squats and other isometric exercises have a big health benefit. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Planks, wall sits, and other isometric exercises have been an ...

Dear Doctors: My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I’d rather try to bring it down naturally. I ...

While many types of exercise can be good for lowering your blood pressure, a recent review of studies found that isometric exercise may have the greatest effect. Isometrics are a simple form of ...

The wall sit, a simple body weight exercise that can be done nearly anywhere, isn’t just for building strength. It can help your cardiovascular health, too. A recent study in the British Journal of ...

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an ...

“An isometric exercise is a static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, as opposed to a dynamic exercise where the muscles are able to contract from their longest to their ...

A recent study suggests that certain low-impact activities can effectively combat high blood pressure without the need for intense exercise. It comes as a new study reveals the "exercise snack" that ...

Fitness pros share their favorite exercises to do in the swimming pool. (Getty Creative) Let’s be honest: The last thing you want to do on a hot summer day is go for a run. But just because the pool ...

Summer days are here, and the cool water of a sunshine-soaked pool is calling your name. While a refreshing dip in the pool is just what the doctor ordered this time of year, think about how you can ...

Q: My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I'd rather try to bring it down naturally. I just read that ...