The purpose of this assignment is for the student to demonstrate their ability to identify and critique current empirical evidence related to a research topic of interest as summarized in a well formulated PICOT question.

PICOT QUESTION-

In adults with hypertension, does changing lifestyle (diet and exercise) compared to not changing, will result in reduced blood pressure within a 6 month time period?

You will use the attached "Research Studies Template" docx and include your reference page for the 6 research studies critiqued in APA format in submission for this assignment.You already found 3 articles for me. please see it in the attachments. you will have to find another 3 articles that meet the criteria and complete this assignment.

criteria for articles:The articles need to be primary reports of research studies that are conducted by the authors and should not be reviews of studies done by others. An exception rigorously conducted Systematic Reviews. Systematic Reviews are considered very strong evidence. Articles should be published within the last five years and from peer reviewed journals.