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                  Five Main Reasons for Blood Pressure - Health Facts 1. High Blood pressure(hypertension) is caused by high levels of salt in the body.  Salt causes water retention in the body, which increases blood volume and forces  blood vessels to constrict. When the heart pumps out blood, it pushes on the  arteries, causing them to narrow. As a result, the amount of blood pumped out  decreased. 2. Stress and anxiety cause the sympathetic nervous system to release adrenaline,  which raises blood pressure. Adrenaline signals the adrenal glands to produce  cortisol, which causes the liver to store sodium.  Cortisol also causes the kidneys to  retain water, which makes the blood thicker. 3. Smoking marijuana may increase blood pressure. Marijuana contains chemicals  called cannabinoids, including THC, which activate cannabinoid receptors in the  brain. These receptors regulate blood pressure. 4. A Diet rich in saturated fats and cholesterol  can raise blood pressure. Saturated  fats