Participants had a range of systolic pressures from 130 to 179, over diastolic pressures of 85 to 109 when the study began. In addition, regular exercise and a healthy diet also lowered heart rates, helped widen blood vessels and promoted better blood flow, and improved the participants' overall level of fitness and well-being. But always take the advice of your physician. If your physician thinks drugs are necessary, I would advise you to follow his or her advice. You just need to walk at a quick pace three times a week for 20 to 25 minutes to see improvements in blood pressure.
Mental stress is known to increase blood pressure.
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