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November 4, 2009
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first thing! A new study released in June 2009 has found that middle-aged adults who suffer from lack of sleep are at a higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
One third of Americans are affected by high blood pressure and it contributes to 7 million deaths around the world yearly. Following a 5 year study of over 500 participants, an average age of 40, the University of Chicago noted that participants who slept fewer hours were more likely to have higher blood pressure readings than those who slept longer and likely to develop high blood pressure over time.
The study team concluded that sleep deprivation affects the stress response of the body which can raise the risk of developing high blood pressure.
To keep blood pressure under control consider adopting these changes to your lifestyle.
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Get enough sleep
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Eat fewer calories than you burn off
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Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
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Reduce salt intake
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Keep alcohol consumption low - 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women
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Exercise
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Avoid smoking
Although we started with bad news, we don’t need to end on bad news. No matter what your age or shape, you can do something to lower your blood pressure. We have learned from this study, that regular sleep patterns will make a difference for the better!
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