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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. So where should you ...

New research suggests that two types of exercise can be especially helpful for lowering blood pressure. Here's why.

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