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age 50 normal blood pressure - #19248

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I am 50 and have this worry about my blood pressure. Last month, during a routine check, the doc told me it was 130/85, which seems normal but I can't help but wonder if that's good for my age 50. My parents both had high blood pressure later in life, and I’ve been trying to be hopeful and keep track of my numbers. There have been days where I feel a bit dizzy or a little out of breath, which has me concerned, you know? I mean, being age 50, I want to be in good health. I read online that maintaining normal blood pressure is super important at this stage, but I guess I'm wondering what “normal blood pressure” really looks like for someone age 50. Should I be worried about fluctuations? Do I need to change my diet or start exercising more? I walk a bit, but not as much as I should. Should I be measuring it more often? Just looking to hear thoughts from everyone because the internet can be a weird place sometimes and I don’t want to overthink this but also not ignore it! What’s the general advice for people around age 50 dealing with blood pressure? Like, what's the best way to stay healthy without stressing too much?

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