Impact of Stress on Blood Pressure

Objective

Examine how stress affects blood pressure levels.

Materials

• Blood pressure monitor
• Participants
• Stress-inducing tasks (e.g., timed puzzles, public speaking)
• Notebook for recording data

Instructions

1. Measure baseline blood pressure of participants using a blood pressure monitor.
2. Have participants engage in stress-inducing tasks for a set duration (e.g., 10 minutes).
3. Immediately measure blood pressure after the stress-inducing activity.
4. Record the blood pressure readings in your notebook.
5. Compare the pre- and post-stress blood pressure levels.
6. Analyze your findings to understand how stress affects blood pressure.
7. Present your results in a report, discussing the impact of stress on cardiovascular health and strategies for stress management.