Reuters New blood pressure range means nearly half of Americans have hypertension “We see lifestyle modification as the cornerstone for treatment,” said Dr. Roebrt Carey, vice-chair of the guidelines committee and professor of medicine at the UVA School of Medicine. http://www.reuters.com/article/health-hypertension/new-blood-pressure-range-means-nearly-half-of-americans-have-hypertension-idUSL1N1NJ154