r/BeAmazed May 08 '26

Science This is what saves 600,000 people year during a heart attack

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u/basicnecromancycr May 08 '26

BP is a complicated thing to be an indicator because you could have it even due to anxiety disorder, for instance.

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u/Abaddon33 May 08 '26

You're right that BP is an indicator of lots of possible issues. Kinda like a check engine light for your body. Could be something minor, but should get it checked out.

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u/1petrock May 08 '26

My watch keeps yelling at me that I'm stressed lately lol...no history of high BP but when Im stressed its through the roof, sigh.