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Been under a lot of stress lately and bp has been 130 area over high 70s low 80s. should i been worried it's been staying in pre-hypertension area??
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You're fine: Stress can definitely elevate your blood pressure. Exercise is one of the best ways to alleviate stress, and is also good for your blood pressure. A fifteen minute walk every day will do wonders for both.
Answered 6/20/2015
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