Dr Saira Bano, GP, Obesity Specialist and Co-Founder of SwiftDoctor, told GB News: "It's an important blood pressure risk factor. During a healthy night's rest, blood pressure naturally falls, affording the heart and blood vessels a vital window of recovery. Dr Bano explained: "Over time, that can contribute to higher blood pressure readings and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke." The real danger lies in a sustained pattern of inadequate sleep, which can gradually drive blood pressure upwards. "It's one of the most effective changes you can make because it supports the body's natural rhythm and can improve several areas linked to blood pressure at the same time."