Hypertension

[Matheous-2]

Anyone know if there is a single dominant factor which really lowers blood pressure?

[Old_Geezer]

If I knew I'd be considering it myself.
The GP did say if I lost weight and ran marathons I might be able to come off the medication.

[bednobs]

change in diet i reckon

[Hopkirk]

If you are looking for a miracle cure, you are fooling yourself.

You need to change several lifestyle factors.

[Matheous-2]

Not looking for a miracle cure but, I feel if I prioritised one factor- the others would probably fall into place eg., weight would influence diet and vice versa....

[anneasquith]

lower your salt intake.

[Hopkirk]

... and get more exercise, and stop smoking (if you do), and cut your alcohol consumption (if that's relevant).

Certainly lose weight, since you mention that.

[shrutidas239]

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