normal blood pressure by age and gender - #20053
I am 45 and just got back a bunch of test results including my blood pressure, and honestly, I'm a bit confused about what normal blood pressure by age and gender is supposed to look like. My doc said it was a bit high, but I’ve read mixed things online. Like, for someone my age, what’s actually considered normal blood pressure by age and gender? I mean, there are charts that show different ranges, but they just don’t seem to line up with what my doctor said. I was looking up normal blood pressure by age and gender, and it seems like it changes a lot! Also, my dad had high blood pressure, and that’s been on my mind too, should I be more worried about it? Sometimes I feel lightheaded after exercising, but I'm not sure if that’s related. I've tried cutting salt and stuff, but does anyone know what really helps lower it? Could lifestyle changes really keep my blood pressure in the normal zone for my age? It’s all kinda overwhelming, ya know? Just want to figure out what normal means for me!
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