'I'm a GP - a refreshingly simple bedtime habit could be the key to tackling high blood pressure'

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A leading GP has cautioned that sleep quality deserves far greater attention as a risk factor for elevated blood pressure, warning that too many people overlook it while concentrating on other lifestyle changes.Dr Saira Bano, GP, Obesity Specialist and Co-Founder of SwiftDoctor, told GB News: "It's an important blood pressure risk factor.

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If you're focusing on your salt intake or exercise or cutting smoking, then you should also be thinking about your sleep."Her remarks highlight a growing recognition within the medical profession that the nation's sleep habits may be quietly undermining cardiovascular health, even among those who believe they are doing everything right.During a healthy night's rest, blood pressure naturally falls, affording the heart and blood vessels a vital window of recovery.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say However, when sleep is consistently disrupted — whether through poor habits or conditions such as sleep apnoea — that crucial overnight dip can diminish or...

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