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Would aerobic exercise, fast jogging/cycling affect pre hypertension, not been diagnosed, but have had readings up to 145/85 - hw many units 3-5mm hg?
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Exercise: Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to lower the systolic BP by 8 mm hg.
Answered 6/10/2014
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