And if you're still looking for ways to lower your blood pressure, try walking on cobblestones.
Cobblestone walking paths are common in China, Boston too. Seems as if Chinese medicine believes that the uneven surface of the cobblestones stimulate and regulate the "acupoints" located in the soles of the feet.
In Oregon, scientists at the Oregon Research Institute recently confirmed the health benefits of walking on cobblestones.
These are very exciting results," said John Fisher, a lead scientist in the latest study. "Compared to conventional walking, the experience of walking on the river rock-like surface of these manufactured cobblestone mats improved participants' balance, measures of mobility, as well as reducing their blood pressure."
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