Sleep Deprivation Raises Blood Pressure | Orange County News

New research reveals that sleeping seven hours or more nightly slashes your risk of high blood pressure — a major heart disease and stroke trigger. Tracking over 50,000 adults for a decade, scientists found a strong, sleep-independent link, even after adjusting for diet, exercise, and smoking. This reinforces sleep as a critical third pillar of heart health — alongside diet and exercise — since we spend a third of our lives asleep. Experts are now investigating how sleep impacts stress hormones and inflammation, and whether fixing sleep can even reverse existing high blood pressure. Bottom line: prioritize your Zzz’s — it’s a simple habit with massive long-term health payoffs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e19993424bdf5c32