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Just learned i have stage 1 hbp. medications aside, is there a way it can be lowered? and what causes hbp, is it due to lifestyle or something else?
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Hypertension: Blood pressure is affected by lifestyle and genetics. You should maintain a healthy weight; watch salt intake limiting it to less than 1.5 gm per day; exercise regularly; limit alcohol to max four drinks per week.
Answered 6/23/2019
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