Eat more salty, processed, and packaged foods
Add more sodium to meals
Drink alcohol regularly or in excess
Smoke or use nicotine
Avoid regular exercise
Gain excess body weight
Sleep poorly or get too little sleep
Manage stress poorly
Consume too much caffeine
Eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables
Follow a high-saturated-fat, high-sugar diet
Take certain medications only if prescribed by a doctor
Reduce potassium intake only under medical guidance
Avoid regular blood pressure monitoring