Want to reel in your high blood pressure? A new study suggests it might be so easy, you could do it in your sleep.

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University found that one simple lifestyle change can lower blood pressure just as effectively as exercising more or cutting back on salt.

That’s a big deal: Nearly half of US adults have hypertension , a major risk factor for a host of health problems, including cardiovascular disease — the nation’s leading killer.

In the study, the research team tracked the blood pressure of 11 middle-aged adults with hypertension, some of whom were already taking medication to manage the condition.

For the first week, participants were instructed to follow their usual sleep routines.

Next, they faced a challenge. The researchers asked them to

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