Hypertension, gut bacteria, and sleep apnea: Is there a link?

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MNT's Sunday Supplement: What is the link between hypertension, gut bacteria, and sleep apnea? In a new Special Feature, Medical News Today's Senior News Editor Tim Newman expertly pieces together the story of how sleep apnea, hypertension, and gut bacteria are intimately related. It's a complex picture that highlights how one problem can cause trouble elsewhere in the body and how seemingly unrelated symptoms may be linked. It also helps lay bare how the trillions of microscopic bacteria inhabiting every human body play an outsized role in our health. Long story short, sleep apnea deprives the body of oxygen, which allows some bacteria to thrive while others do less well. We explain, step-by-step, how knock-on effects of this imbalance can impact the health and flexibility of a person's blood vessels, eventually causing a rise in blood pressure. A healthy body depends on a balance being maintained between a wide range of genetic, environmental, and even microbial components. "Hypertension, gut bacteria, and sleep apnea: Is there a link?" unravels just one of these intricate relationships, and you'll find plenty of links to further reading if you wish to dig even deeper. It's something MNT excels at. We will return with our regular daily newsletter tomorrow. Please get in touch by email if you have any feedback, comments, or questions about this week's Sunday Supplement. Tim Snaith Newsletter Editor, Medical News Today In case you missed it Coronavirus 'escape variants': How vaccine producers are preparing   COVID-19 vaccine companies are developing new inoculations in preparation for new variants that may arise in the future. Read on   When fear is fun: Why we enjoy a good thrill   Sometimes, fearful sensations can be a source of pleasure. Our Special Feature explores the hows and whys of this phenomenon. Read on   Two personality traits may be linked to Alzheimer's pathology   High levels of neuroticism and low levels of conscientiousness may be linked to the buildups in the brain associated with Alzheimer's. Read on   Can fitness genes explain differences in workout results?   In a meta-analysis of existing studies, scientists have identified 13 candidate genes associated with fitness outcomes. Read on   Western diet linked to cognitive decline, neurodegenerative disorders   New research in mice examines the impact of a Western diet on cognitive decline and neurodegenerative disorders. Read on   IBD may disrupt gut-brain axis, raising risk of anxiety, depression   Research in mice suggests that IBD may raise the risk of anxiety and depression by interfering with gut-brain communication. Read on   COVID-19 in Romania: Doctors plea for people to get vaccinated   "Too many times we have heard: 'I can't breathe... I'm not vaccinated,'" say Romanian doctors in an open letter about the current COVID-19 situation. Read on   Halloween and COVID-19: A safety guide   We look at some of the best ways to ensure that you and your loved ones can have a happy Halloween while staying safe. Read on

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