There are several factors that can contribute to Hypertension, including:
• Aging. • Drinking more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for men or more than 1 alcohol drink a day for women. • Consuming too much sodium. • Being overweight or obese. • Having high cholesterol. • Not exercising. • Being under a lot of stress. • Eating a diet low in potassium, magnesium, and calcium. • Being insulin-resistant.