^ there are stages to hypertension
SBP >120 prehypertension, I believe the new nomenclature is elevated BP
SBP >130 stage I
SBP> 140 stage II
stages help determine how many different classes of meds you should start on and other things.
BP goals vary with co morbid conditions.
I think people should just try to exercise and eat right, take ur meds if prescribed. thats all you can do.
Fixating on the number will likely cause stress and increase your BP