<s>[INST] Hi, may I answer your health querieDear Ask The  [/INST]  I am an Asian male aged 52. I don't Chat Doctor.  Furthermore, I am slightly overweight. Furthermore, I have never taken a single day off my work due to illness for the last 15 years. Furthermore, I have been under stress for the last 3 months because I am trying to put my son to college in the states. Recently my doctor told me that I had high blood pressure because the lower reading was 96. He has recommended that I go on medication which I have begun. What I would like to know is firstly how bad is my situation? Secondly is it necessary to go on medication without trying other means like reducing weight. etc.? S right now ?  Please type your query here... </s>