Is Your Blood Pressure Really High—or Just White Coat Hypertension?

Learn why your doctor’s office might be giving you false blood pressure readings—and how home monitoring and stress management can help.

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Kathleen Barnes
May 02, 2025

May 2, 2025

A Message from Kathleen:

Dear Friends,

This week, we’re talking about elevated blood pressure. As you are no doubt aware, managing stress is key to keeping blood pressure levels where you want them. Who’s stressed these days? I’m guessing ALL of us!

This month, we’ll be taking a deeper look at stress management tools and how you can keep your blood pressure and your health at optimal levels.

Be well,

Kathleen

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What's your blood pressure? It is trends a little high at the doctor's office, you'll want to read this article for some insights and tips.

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