New evidence linking lifestyle factors to blood pressure: Focus on 2024 findings

Abstract

Lifestyle is closely linked to blood pressure (BP), making lifestyle modification essential for BP management. In 2024, numerous intriguing studies were reported on lifestyle factors and BP. This mini review summarizes notable research on lifestyle factors and BP published in Hypertension Research and other leading journals from 2024 through the first half of 2025, with particular focus on sleep, air pollution, and dietary factors (mainly sodium and potassium). (Figure presented.).