Summary: A University of Missouri study has uncovered that two neurochemicals, oxytocin and corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH), cause overactivity in the brainstem during sleep apnea, which may lead to hypertension over time. The researchers say this discovery could lead to … [Read more...]
Habitual Snorers More Likely to Have Hypertension
Summary: New research from Flinders University shows a significant connection between regular snoring and uncontrolled hypertension, particularly in overweight middle-aged men. The study used home-based monitoring technologies to track snoring and blood pressure in over 12,000 … [Read more...]
Short Sleep Raises Hypertension Risk—Especially for Women
Summary: A world investigation of 16 experiments involving in excess of a million members reveals that sleeping much less than seven hrs noticeably raises the threat of developing high blood pressure, with the danger intensifying for these who sleep less than 5 hrs. This … [Read more...]