Lifestyle
There are several different lifestyle factors that can influence your blood pressure. Smoking, sustained stress or eating a lot of salt can raise the blood pressure. “When your blood pressure is high a few checks in a row, I always advise a patient to take a look at their lifestyle,” De Vaal explains. “Try to eat healthily, lose some weight and exercise enough.” When the changes to someone's lifestyle don't have any effect, a doctor can prescribe medicines.
