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email alerts   Ask Dr. Salada: Can Exercise Help Get my Blood
Pressure Down?  Q:  I just saw my doctor and my blood pressure
was found to be “borderline high.” What does that mean and can
exercise help get my blood pressure down?  A:  High blood
pressure is very common, especially as we age. If left
untreated, high blood pressure could lead to strokes and kidney
disease and can contribute to cardiovascular disease, which can
lead to heart attacks.  Hypertension, also known as high blood
pressure,  is defined as blood pressure that is consistently
found to be higher than 140/90. Recent research has determined
that the best range for blood pressure is actually
110-120/70-80. If your blood pressure is higher than the range
mentioned above, you should meet with your doctor as soon as
possible to discuss your options and to determine whether or not
it is safe to exercise.  Lifestyle management is key to lowering
blood pressure, such as achieving and m