5. Stress Management
One of the leading causes of high blood pressure is stress. When you are stressed your blood pressure tends to go up. If you are constantly stressed your body remains in fight or flight mode, which means that your heart rate is going to be faster and your blood vessels more restricted.
In addition, when you are stressed you are more likely to engage in poor behaviors such as eating sugary food or drinking alcohol.
Learning how to relax and manage your stress can help you lower your blood pressure.