Poor Teen Sleep Habits May Raise Blood Pressure, Lead To CVD

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 - 23:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Poor sleep quality and shorter sleep periods in teens may increase the odds of elevated blood pressure. Researchers found poor sleep quality in teens may be more likely than shorter sleep periods to lead to pre-hypertension. Researchers say technology in bedrooms (i.e., music, phones, computers) may be part of the problem.

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