By Dr. Mercola
Catching a quick nap midday may be a simple, no-cost way to lower your blood pressure, according to researchers from the Asklepieion General Hospital in Voula, Greece.1
The research, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Annual Scientific Session, suggests midday sleep could be as effective at slashing blood pressure levels as other lifestyle interventions, like reducing alcohol intake or taking low-dose blood pressure medication.
It’s unclear whether the results vary depending on whether a person is sleep-deprived or typically gets a good night’s sleep, but it could be that a nap may be particularly useful for people lacking in …read more
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