Blood pressure often rises easily in the morning after waking up, during stress, strenuous activity, or after consuming caffeine.

Drinking coffee, smoking, strenuous exercise, consuming alcohol, or holding urine before a blood pressure measurement can cause temporary fluctuations, leading to inaccurate results.

I am 52 years old, and recent blood pressure readings show higher numbers than before, despite my lifestyle remaining unchanged. How does blood pressure typically change after age 50, and what should I do? (Thu Ba, TP HCM)