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Insufficient Sleep May Increase the Risk of Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Especially in Women

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    Less than seven hours of sleep every night may raise the risk of high blood pressure, particularly in women, according to recent studies. 1.       High blood pressure  is more likely to occur in those who sleep for less than seven hours. 2.       You have an even higher risk if you sleep for less than five hours. 3.       Compared to men, women are more at risk when they sleep for less than seven hours. 4.       High blood pressure may result from inadequate sleep because it raises specific hormone levels. 5.       It's critical to follow proper sleep hygiene practices to lower your risk. A study found that the risk of high blood pressure is increases if you are getting less than seven hours of sleep. Additionally, the researchers discovered that those who slept for less than five hours were at significantly greater danger. The s...