PubMed ID:
2691065
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 1989
Affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway 08854.
Authors:
Brondolo E,
Kostis JB,
Rosen RC
Studies:
Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
A rational approach for nondrug therapy of hypertension in elderly persons is presented. Dietary change, exercise, and stress management are elements of combined therapy that may be of considerable value in controlling high blood pressure. Specific disadvantages of nondrug therapy are also discussed.