Is sleeping good for high blood pressure?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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People who sleep six hours or less may have steeper increases in blood pressure. If you already have high blood pressure, not sleeping well may make your blood pressure worse. It's thought that sleep helps your body control hormones needed to regulate stress and metabolism.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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