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Great news coming out of Greece may be just what you need if you have high blood pressure and you\u2019re also a little droopy in the afternoons.<\/p>\nGreat news coming out of Greece may be just what you need if you have high blood pressure and you\u2019re also a little droopy in the afternoons.<\/p>\n
Because today, we\u2019ll look at the new study just published that reveals the most effortless way to lower blood pressure naturally.<\/p>\n
A recent study in Greece looking at nearly 400 hypertensive adults has many people really thrilled. <\/p>\n
In the study conducted at Asklepieion Voula Hospital in Athens, researchers looked at the effects of a midday nap on people with high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
The scientists wanted to see what, if any, effect daily naps might have on blood pressure. <\/p>\n
What they found was very encouraging. The research team found that not only did nappers have at least 5% lower systolic blood pressure than non-nappers, but they also had healthier arteries.<\/p>\n
The pulse wave velocity in the napping group was 11% lower than the non-napping group. This is a measure of vessel health, and the results indicate the napping group has less damage to the blood vessels and the heart.<\/p>\n
The researchers also found that people who take a nap in the middle of the day also take fewer medications, lower doses, and are less likely to need medicines at all to manage high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
So if you are able to do it, find a way to grab a cat nap in the afternoon. Longer naps appear to be more beneficial, but any sleep at all is better than no sleep.<\/p>\n