sleep ↔ high blood pressure

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Sleep is directly related to high blood pressure because a lack of sleep is a recognized risk factor for the condition [1], while obtaining good-quality or adequate sleep is shown to decrease the risk of developing high blood pressure [2], [3].

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Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency - How Sleep Affects Your Health nhlbi.nih.gov National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 2 facts

claimGood-quality sleep decreases the risk of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and stroke.

claimAdequate sleep decreases the risk of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and stroke.

Benefits of Sleep: Improved Energy, Mood, and Brain Health sleepfoundation.org Sleep Foundation 1 fact

claimGood sleep reduces inflammation that strains the cardiovascular system, while a lack of sleep is a risk factor for cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, and heart disease.