Improving lifestyle is a reasonable treatment for any patient (including patients with normal hypertension and those who need medication) at any time. Its purpose is to lower blood pressure, control other risk factors and coexist with clinical conditions.

The role of lifestyle improvement in reducing blood pressure and cardiovascular risk has been widely recognized and should be adopted by all patients. These measures are encapsulated in the following：

give up smoking

-Lose weight

-Reduce excessive alcohol intake.

-Proper exercise

-Reduce salt intake.

-Eat more fruits and vegetables and reduce the content of saturated fatty acids and total fat in food.

-Relieve mental stress and maintain psychological balance.