How many hours of sleep per night helps prevent high blood pressure?

To further clarify the link between sleep and high blood pressure, researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (Iran) compiled data from 16 studies conducted from January 2000 to May 2023, involving 1,044,035 people from 6 countries, to assess the rate of developing hypertension in people with no prior history of high blood pressure.

Participants, ranging in age from over 35 to over 60, were followed for an average of 5 years.

High blood pressure is a precursor to heart disease and stroke.

The results found that people who slept 7-8 hours each night had a 7% lower risk of high blood pressure compared to those who slept less than 6 hours, and an 11% lower risk compared to those who slept less than 5 hours each night.

The lead researcher, Dr. Kaveh Hosseini, associate professor of cardiology at the Tehran University Cardiovascular Center (Iran), said: "Based on the latest data, 7-8 hours of sleep is best for your heart. The less you sleep, the greater your risk of developing high blood pressure in the future," according to Healthline.

Dr. Hosseini stated: Poor sleep can increase the risk of high blood pressure, which is known to be a precursor to heart disease and stroke.

Additionally, Dr. Hosseini advises that people experiencing sleep disruption due to sleep apnea should consult their doctor, as this condition can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

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