Sleeping Less May Be Linked To High Blood Pressure

A new study evaluating over one million individuals from six countries found a link between less sleep and high blood pressure.

Researchers followed up with participants after five years and found that those who slept less than seven hours nightly had a stronger association with developing high blood pressure.

"Getting seven to eight hours of sleep, as is recommended by sleep experts, may be the best for your heart too," Kaveh Hosseini of the Tehran Heart Center said.

Overeating, alcohol consumption, and nightshift work could be other contributing factors.

💡What To Know:

• Getting fewer than 7 hours of sleep increased hypertension risk by 7%.
• Sleeping fewer than 5 hours increased the risk by 11%.
• In 2021, hypertension contributed to 691,095 deaths in the U.S., according to the CDC.