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This study found that as steps per day increased, blood pressure decreased. The study documented steps per day by having participants wear an Apple watch. The relationship was very mild, however, with an additional 1000 steps a day associated with a 0.45 point drop in blood pressure. Comment: Walking is healthy for you, but it will not lower your blood pressure to any significant degree. Weight loss, a low salt diet, and medications are much more effective at blood pressure control. ACC News Story Mar 19, 2020    (retrieved Apr, 2020). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.