The Connection Between Napping and High Blood Pressure

A new study shows a correlation between regular napping and a higher risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

By Sam Walters
Jul 25, 2022 9:00 PMJul 25, 2022 9:02 PM
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Napping improves your alertness, bolsters your memory and boosts your mood. But naps aren’t all good. Recent research in the American Heart Association’s Hypertension reveals that regular napping is actually associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

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