Key Takeaways

Getting less than six hours of sleep a night can increase your risk of high blood pressure (hypertension).

It does so by affecting your body's circadian rhythm (internal clock), causing an imbalance in hormones that regulate blood pressure at night.

If you have a sleep disorder, you may need treatment by a sleep specialist.

If you don't get the recommended hours of sleep—generally between seven and nine hours a night—your blood pressure can rise, contributing to high blood pressure (hypertension). Lack of ample sleep throws off your body's internal clock, triggering a surge in stress hormones that cause blood vessels to narrow and blood pressure to rise.

How Does Sleep Affect Blood Pressure?

Sleep provides the body with a period of rest to repair and recharge itself. Du

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