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The Effect of Behavioral Changes on the Treatment of Hypertension
Liann Abu Salman1, Debbie L Cohen2
1Department of Medicine, Renal, Electrolyte and Hypertension Division, Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania, 1 Founders Building, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Hypertension is one of the leading causes of preventable premature death.
Recent Findings:
Strongly advocating for lifestyle changes to improve blood pressure control is of paramount importance in the successful management of hypertension. In this review, we will discuss the effect of various behavioral and lifestyle changes and review the evidence to support these changes to improve blood pressure control. These include dietary modifications, alcohol consumption, weight loss, various types of exercise, device-guided breathing, relaxation, and biofeedback techniques.
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Hypertension (High blood pressure)
Hypertension occurs when blood pressure readings consistently exceed the normal range. It is diagnosed when systolic blood pressure (the top number, indicating pressure while the heart...

