Lowering blood pressure through breathing: what's behind it
Slow breathing acts on the circulation via the vagus nerve – the mechanism is well described. What this means for your blood pressure, wh...
Stress & sleep
Why your blood pressure at night matters more than during the day
At night, blood pressure should fall by 10 to 20 per cent. If this dip does not happen, cardiovascular risk rises – regardless of the day...
Sleep apnoea and high blood pressure: the overlooked connection
30 to 40 per cent of people with high blood pressure have obstructive sleep apnoea. In treatment-resistant high blood pressure the propor...
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