07/22/2025
🌙 Prioritize Your Sleep for Better Health 🌙
Remember when your doctor or parent said, "A good night's sleep can make everything better"? They were right! Many of us don't get the recommended amount of sleep, which varies by age:
6-12 year olds: 9-12 hours
Teens: 8-10 hours
Adults: 7+ hours
Over 60: Close to 9 hours
Factors like long work hours, distractions, caffeine, and screen time can impact our sleep.
A recent study published in "Hypertension" highlighted the negative effects of sleep deprivation on heart health. It found that sleep-deprived individuals had increased blood pressure, impaired endothelial function, and elevated norepinephrine levels. Women, in particular, showed a significant increase in blood pressure with poor sleep.
These findings emphasize the importance of adequate sleep for overall health. So, make sleep a priority and enjoy the benefits of better heart health and overall well-being. 🛌💤
