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Sleep and blood pressure: Sleeping in on weekends reduces the risk of high blood pressure by 9 per cent
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Sleep and blood pressure: Sleeping in on weekends reduces the risk of high blood pressure by 9 per cent

A new study involving 40,000 people from South Korea suggests that catching up on sleep over the weekend can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by approximately 9 percent. The research indicates that individuals who sleep insufficiently during the week may benefit from compensating with extra sleep on weekends to alleviate stress on their heart. This finding highlights the potential health benefits of adjusting sleep patterns to mitigate cardiovascular risks.

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Tages-Anzeiger logoTages-AnzeigerIndependentCenter5 hr. ago
Sleep and blood pressure: Sleeping in on weekends reduces the risk of high blood pressure by 9 per cent

A new study involving 40,000 people from South Korea suggests that catching up on sleep over the weekend can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by approximately 9 percent. The research indicates that individuals who sleep insufficiently during the week may benefit from compensating with extra sleep on weekends to alleviate stress on their heart. This finding highlights the potential health benefits of adjusting sleep patterns to mitigate cardiovascular risks.

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