At the time the study was conducted in 2019, it was believed to be the first to assess the impact of sleep at midday on the body.
However, since it has been three years since the results were released, there is the potential for subsequent research to have come along and superseded these results.
Other ways to lower blood pressure
Napping at midday forms just one of several blood pressure reducing methods, others include:
· Cutting salt intake
· Reducing alcohol consumption
· Regular exercise
· Balanced diet
· Quitting smoking.
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