How Stress Affects Blood Pressure

Physiological reactions to help us survive perceived dangers have become a danger in themselves

Stress is a fact of life for many of us and that means we need to take steps to reduce its physiological consequences. Rido/Shutterstock

If you’re watching the news these days, I bet you’re feeling stressed. You may feel it even more if you’re on social media. For some, leaving home can send stress levels skyrocketing.

And it can all be boosting your blood pressure, too.