Im 65, male, very good health, risk factors are great except for cholesterol and blood pressure.  Now taking 5 MG Lipitor.  Last two BP readings are 138/84 and 142/80.  Dont smoke, good diet, regular excercise, non stress lifestyle.  What do these BP readings indicate I should do?
Hello, These are borderline blood pressure readings. At this stage no treatment is needed but needs to monitor BP and needs lifestyle modification.  You should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. If BP is persistently more than 140/90 MMH, then you should be on medicines for it. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Lots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity. Get your lipid profile and sugars tested once. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.