<div>Most young adults are juggling work, college, social lives, and nonstop online content to keep up with today's hectic lifestyle. While juggling all of these aspects of life, sleep is often ignored as an important element of well-being. Although reducing sleep may seem unharmful, many studies have shown that insufficient or poor sleep quality is now considered a significant risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) to occur over time. Hypertension is a silent condition that can lead to serious health matters if allowed to continue over time.</div>
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<div>On World Hypertension Day, Dr. Gyanti R.B. Singh shared her thoughts on how proper sleep benefits our body in many ways, especially in controlling blood pressure, which is a growing concern among young adults</div>
<h2><strong>Sleep and Hypertension: What is the Link?</strong></h2>
<div>Hypertension is primarily associated with older age groups. However, when many young adults in today's world are evaluated for health issues, they are being diagnosed with high blood pressure earlier than previous generations due to modern lifestyle elements. One of the most underestimated health risks that contributes is total inadequate restorative sleep.</div>
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<div>Our bodies switch into repair and restore mode when we sleep, including balancing our stress hormones.&nbsp; When we are sleep deprived or experience disturbed sleep, our cortisol and adrenaline levels rise leading to the body's state of alertness. This continuation of stress raises blood pressure as the stress response keeps blood vessels tight &mdash; even healthy young adults experienced this.</div>
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<h2 class="fve4vxu">Scientific evidence for the link</h2>
There is a growing body of medical, scientific, and epidemiological research to support the link between sleep duration and high blood pressure.&nbsp; For example, a recent comprehensive study published in the journal Hypertension noted that people who sleep less than six hours a night are consistently more likely to develop high blood pressure.&nbsp; Chronic poor sleep also increases an individual's risk for comorbidities such as heart disease, metabolic diseases, and obesity.</div>
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<div>Importantly, the quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity.&nbsp; Disrupted sleep or sleep disorders (ex sleep apnea) can prevent the reduction of blood pressure typically seen during sleep, thus keeping the cardiovascular system under continuous stress.</div>
<h2>Why you should care</h2>
<div>Many young adults believe they have time to worry about chronic health issues. Hypertension is called the "silent killer" for a reason, as it develops silently and carefully destroys organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and other important body systems with little indication. It can persist for years without visible symptoms.&nbsp;<br><br></div>
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<div>An unrecognised high blood pressure statistic in a twenty-something can mean many years of debilitating and incurable organ damage. That makes it especially important for young adults to prevent and take action early.</div>
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<div><strong>Easy things young adults can do to sleep better and lower their risk</strong></div>
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<div>The good news is that hypertension related to sleep can be stopped or controlled with some lifestyle changes. Below are some strategies young adults can use to protect their cardiovascular health:<br><br></div>
<div><span> &bull; Consistency in your sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day.</span></div>
<div><span> <br>&bull; Limit screen time at night because the blue light from phones or laptops can hurt our natural sleep cycle.</span></div>
<div><span> <br>&bull; Have a good sleep environment! Dark, cool, and quiet are best.</span></div>
<div><span> <br>&bull; Do not consume caffeine, alcohol, or large meals too close to bedtime.</span></div>
<div><span> <br>&bull; Exercise regularly but give yourself ample time to get updated after working out (for best sleep only exercise a few <br>hours before sleep).</span></div>
<div><span> <br>&bull; Seek professional help for persistent sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or suspected sleep apnea.</span></div>
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<div><span>(Dr. Gyanti RB Singh, Associate Director &amp; HOD - Interventional Cardiology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West.)<br></span></div>

An unrecognised high blood pressure statistic in a twenty-something can mean many years of debilitating and incurable organ damage. That makes it especially important for young adults to prevent and take action early.

Most young adults are juggling work, college, social lives, and nonstop online content to keep up with today's hectic lifestyle. While juggling all of these aspects of life, sleep is often ignored as an important element of well-being. Although reducing sleep may seem unharmful, many studies have shown that insufficient or poor sleep quality is now considered a significant risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) to occur over time. Hypertension is a silent condition that can lead to serious health matters if allowed to continue over time. On World Hypertension Day, Dr. Gyanti R.B. Singh shared her thoughts on how proper sleep benefits our body in many ways, especially in controlling blood pressure, which is a growing concern among young adults Sleep and Hypertension: What is the Link? Hypertension is primarily associated with older age groups. However, when many young adults in today's world are evaluated for health issues, they are being diagnosed with high blood pressure earlier than previous generations due to modern lifestyle elements. One of the most underestimated health risks that contributes is total inadequate restorative sleep. Our bodies switch into repair and restore mode when we sleep, including balancing our stress hormones. When we are sleep deprived or experience disturbed sleep, our cortisol and adrenaline levels rise leading to the body's state of alertness. This continuation of stress raises blood pressure as the stress response keeps blood vessels tight — even healthy young adults experienced this. Scientific evidence for the link There is a growing body of medical, scientific, and epidemiological research to support the link between sleep duration and high blood pressure. For example, a recent comprehensive study published in the journal Hypertension noted that people who sleep less than six hours a night are consistently more likely to develop high blood pressure. Chronic poor sleep also increases an individual's risk for comorbidities such as heart disease, metabolic diseases, and obesity. Importantly, the quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity. Disrupted sleep or sleep disorders (ex sleep apnea) can prevent the reduction of blood pressure typically seen during sleep, thus keeping the cardiovascular system under continuous stress. Why you should care Many young adults believe they have time to worry about chronic health issues. Hypertension is called the "silent killer" for a reason, as it develops silently and carefully destroys organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and other important body systems with little indication. It can persist for years without visible symptoms. An unrecognised high blood pressure statistic in a twenty-something can mean many years of debilitating and incurable organ damage. That makes it especially important for young adults to prevent and take action early. Easy things young adults can do to sleep better and lower their risk The good news is that hypertension related to sleep can be stopped or controlled with some lifestyle changes. Below are some strategies young adults can use to protect their cardiovascular health: • Consistency in your sleep schedule by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day. • Limit screen time at night because the blue light from phones or laptops can hurt our natural sleep cycle. • Have a good sleep environment! Dark, cool, and quiet are best. • Do not consume caffeine, alcohol, or large meals too close to bedtime. • Exercise regularly but give yourself ample time to get updated after working out (for best sleep only exercise a few hours before sleep). • Seek professional help for persistent sleep disturbances, such as insomnia or suspected sleep apnea. (Dr. Gyanti RB Singh, Associate Director & HOD - Interventional Cardiology, Sarvodaya Hospital, Greater Noida West.)

World Hypertension Day: The hidden link between sleep and blood Pressure - why young adults should care

May 17th is World Hypertension Day - a day that is aimed to help people understand the causes of hypertension and also the risk that it carries. the disease is one of the factors that impacts the lie expectancy.

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<p>For most of us, this pandemic is the most stressful time of our life. There is stress resulting from the grief of losing a loved one and by the fear of losing a near one. Stress from trying to stay safe and from adjusting to the constantly-changing new normal is also stirring trouble.</p>

<p>High stress levels can be fatal. Stress can lead to high blood pressure or what's known as hypertension. And prolonged hypertension can lead to severe medical conditions.</p>

<p>So, while we have finally started addressing mental health problems resulting from anxiety and stress, it’s time we also acknowledge and spread awareness about hypertension, especially today on account of World Hypertension Day.</p>

<p><strong>What is hypertension?</strong></p>

<p>It is when the force of blood against your artery walls becomes high enough for it to result in health problems. Uncontrolled hypertension can result in heart attack or stroke and it can also narrow the blood vessels in your kidney, preventing them from functioning normally.</p>

<p>Hypertension can also lead to thickening or narrowing of blood vessels in the eyes - resulting in loss of vision. It can affect your memory and also lead to dementia. 1.3 billion people worldwide have hypertension. The Mayo Clinic says most people with high blood pressure do not show symptoms even when their blood pressure reaches dangerous levels.<br />
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<p>Some people, however, have headaches, shortness of breath or nose-bleeding. There are two types of hypertension. Each has its own causes.</p>

<p>First, there is primary hypertension which develops over time and has no specific causes.</p>

<p>Most people who have hypertension fall under the primary category. It is sometime linked to genes, lifestyle choices, poor diet, or physical changes like obesity or ageing.</p>

<p>Secondary hypertension can be caused by sleep apnea, problems with thyroid, a kidney disease, alcohol abuse and side effect of medications. Secondary hypertension is more severe than the first one. The WHO says hypertension is a major cause of premature deaths worldwide.</p>

<p>The good news is, hypertension can be treated by reducing mental stress, making little changes in our diets and by regularly checking our blood pressure and consulting our doctors. You can reduce the risk of hypertension by making small changes like adhering to the “Dash” diet.</p>

<p>Dash stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension like consuming whole grains, fresh vegetables, low-fat dairy products, reducing your alcohol intake, or exercising regularly. The pandemic is really stressful but hypertension can result in Covid complications.</p>

<p>So while we come to terms with prolonged online learning, long hours of working from home, additional caregiving responsibilities, it is important that we keep our stress levels at check.&nbsp;Do things at home&nbsp;that make you happy. Take time out, cook your favourite meal, read a book and as they say -&nbsp;don't stress over things you can't change!</p>


For most of us, this pandemic is the most stressful time of our life. There is stress resulting from the grief of losing a loved one and by the fear of losing a near one.

For most of us, this pandemic is the most stressful time of our life. There is stress resulting from the grief of losing a loved one and by the fear of losing a near one. Stress from trying to stay safe and from adjusting to the constantly-changing new normal is also stirring trouble. High stress levels can be fatal. Stress can lead to high blood pressure or what's known as hypertension. And prolonged hypertension can lead to severe medical conditions. So, while we have finally started addressing mental health problems resulting from anxiety and stress, it’s time we also acknowledge and spread awareness about hypertension, especially today on account of World Hypertension Day. What is hypertension? It is when the force of blood against your artery walls becomes high enough for it to result in health problems. Uncontrolled hypertension can result in heart attack or stroke and it can also narrow the blood vessels in your kidney, preventing them from functioning normally. Hypertension can also lead to thickening or narrowing of blood vessels in the eyes - resulting in loss of vision. It can affect your memory and also lead to dementia. 1.3 billion people worldwide have hypertension. The Mayo Clinic says most people with high blood pressure do not show symptoms even when their blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. Some people, however, have headaches, shortness of breath or nose-bleeding. There are two types of hypertension. Each has its own causes. First, there is primary hypertension which develops over time and has no specific causes. Most people who have hypertension fall under the primary category. It is sometime linked to genes, lifestyle choices, poor diet, or physical changes like obesity or ageing. Secondary hypertension can be caused by sleep apnea, problems with thyroid, a kidney disease, alcohol abuse and side effect of medications. Secondary hypertension is more severe than the first one. The WHO says hypertension is a major cause of premature deaths worldwide. The good news is, hypertension can be treated by reducing mental stress, making little changes in our diets and by regularly checking our blood pressure and consulting our doctors. You can reduce the risk of hypertension by making small changes like adhering to the “Dash” diet. Dash stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension like consuming whole grains, fresh vegetables, low-fat dairy products, reducing your alcohol intake, or exercising regularly. The pandemic is really stressful but hypertension can result in Covid complications. So while we come to terms with prolonged online learning, long hours of working from home, additional caregiving responsibilities, it is important that we keep our stress levels at check. Do things at home that make you happy. Take time out, cook your favourite meal, read a book and as they say - don't stress over things you can't change!

This World Hypertension Day, here's how to keep your stress levels in check

Do you know stress can cause hypertension? Over 30% of the world's adult population suffers from it. Hypertension is also a major cause of premature deaths. Palki Sharma tells you all about the silent killer.

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