If your blood pressure is just a little too high, how bad is it for you, really? Well, a couple of points above a healthy blood pressure can add up quickly over time. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, outlines how this affects your heart and your overall health, as well as what you can do to achieve a healthier blood pressure.
This includes:
*Defining blood pressure
*How even a few points above a healthy blood pressure can adversely affect you
*How you can achieve a lower blood pressure
Relevant reading
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