The people who slept for at least one hour longer on weekends than weekdays were shown to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease in particular, stroke, coronary heart disease, and angina (chest pain due to reduced blood flow) compared to those who didn’t get catch-up sleep. Catching up on sleep over the weekend could provide the bonus of improved cardiovascular health, according to a new study. Sleeping less than six hours per night increases our risk of stress hormone release and increased heart attack and stroke People who slept for at least one hour longer on weekends than on weekdays were shown in a study to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease. Under normal circumstances, when you are not sleep-deprived, a consistent sleep schedule helps maintain the body’s circadian rhythms, supporting higher-quality sleep, better energy, and cardiometabolic health.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!
Friday, June 27, 2025