Sleep is something we tend to take for granted. Skimping on sleep increases

the stress hormone. The more stress hormones produced, the more the body is in a

state of constant vigilance, which leads to higher blood pressure levels. Adults

who sleep less are more likely to develop high blood pressure as time passes.

Each hour of reduction in sleep duration has a 37% increase in the odds of

developing high blood pressure, or hypertension. High blood pressure contributes

to 7 million deaths worldwide each year.

Blood pressure usually falls during the sleep cycle however interrupted

sleep can adversely affect this normal decline, leading to hypertension and

cardiovascular problems. Many conditions contribute to high blood pressure, such

as obesity, but lack of sleep appears to be an independent cause. Normally

during sleep the heart rate and blood pressure are lower.

Sleep is possibly one of the most underrated activities for maintaining

good health, alongside eating healthily and exercising on a regular basis.

Controlling and monitoring high blood pressure can be assisted by owning a

personal

blood pressure monitor. Whilst blood

pressure is measured during doctor’s visits, it is often beneficial to monitor

blood pressure in between appointments to give a more consistent and accurate

reading.

Home monitoring of blood pressure

can help sufferers stick to their lifestyle changes by providing a visual

reminder of their condition and give visual progress indicators.

Buying a blood pressure monitor can be a difficult and confusing process,

not only is there extensive choice, the price brackets and technical information

can vary greatly. This is why the British Hypertension Society (BHS) have

created the BHS list of approved blood pressure monitors to make the selection

process easier.

BHS approved blood pressure monitors can be purchased online from First Aid

Warehouse, the UK’s premier supplier of medical and first aid equipment and

accessories. First Aid Warehouse also stock a range of items to assist with

exercise and weight loss goals such as

step counters and

body fat monitors. There is also a very

comprehensive range of vitamins, minerals, health supplements, personal testing

and smoking cessation products.

First Aid Warehouse specialises in the supply of

first aid and medical

diagnostic equipment to both the public and trade. Ordering online is easy

and safe and purchases will be delivered directly to your door

(http://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk/).

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