Key Takeaways
Adhering to the same bedtime each night could bring significant benefits to those with high blood pressure
The small study found that switching to a regular bedtime was equal to other healthy lifestyle changes in improving BP readings
Sleep duration didn't change — only the time folks went to bed
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