If your blood pressure inches into the uh-oh zone (anything above 124/84 makes your RealAge substantially older, and you’re more likely to suffer disabilities, impotence and wrinkled skin, too), should you wait to see if it comes down by itself?

Wait-and-see wisdom isn’t heart-smart at any age, say two new reports we think should be must-reads in every doctor’s office and at every kitchen table (yours!). Here’s why: