People who get short bursts of exercise from stair climbing or cycling are among those who benefit, international research finds.

A new study shows an extra 5 minutes of daily vigorous exercise helps control hypertension. The findings become more significant with an extra 10 and 20 minutes of heart-pumping physical activity each day.

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, a condition that raises the risk of heart attack and stroke. Of those, only 25% have their high blood pressure under control. High blood pressure can be caused by a range of factors,