Around 70% of Americans feel that they're under relentless pressure on the job and from money worries, as well as anxiety about their health and healthcare.

No wonder nearly 50% of people ages 20 and older have high blood pressure.

In response, Dr. Mike has set out "6 Normals +2," a program that can help you dodge a roster of chronic illnesses. Controlling blood pressure is the number one priority because it has an immediate impact on your heart health, risk of stroke, and perhaps even your risk for cancer.

A study in the journal Cardio Oncology found a correlation with 70% lower cancer rates when blood pressure was under control. (Maybe because you need to eat healthy foods and exercise to lower blood pressure.)

Whatever the cause of your high blood pressure, two new discoveries of techniques to lower it should become part of your regimen (even if you're taking antihypertensive medications):

1. Nose breathing lowers diastolic (the lower number) blood pressure. For the 60% of people who say they mainly breathe through their mouth while sleeping or walking around, this may offer help.

2. Isometric exercises (engaging muscles without movement) such as wall squats and planks can help lower blood pressure more effectively than other forms of exercise — although all forms of exercise are beneficial.

Want to discover the other five Normals +2? Check out the "Six Biomarkers" at LongevityPlaybook.com: waist-to-height ratio, fasting blood sugar, LDL cholesterol, cotinine level in urine, stress management, and seeing your primary care physician regularly and staying up-to-date on vaccinations.