Weekend Lie-Ins Could Cut Heart Disease Risk by 20%, Study Finds

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:37am on 02 Sep 2024,Monday Lifestyle

A study from the National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in Beijing suggests that catching up on sleep during weekends could reduce heart disease risk by up to 20%. Researchers analyzed nearly 91,000 people and found that those who compensated for sleep deprivation with up to 16 extra hours of sleep had a 19% lower risk of heart disease. The study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024, highlights the benefits of weekend rest for those with weekday sleep deficits. However, experts advise moderation to avoid disrupting circadian rhythms.

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