A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health indicates that sleep regularity significantly influences the risk of heart attacks and strokes, potentially more than sleep duration. Analyzing data from over 72,000 participants aged 40-79, the study found that irregular sleep patterns correlated with a higher incidence of cardiovascular events, even among those who met recommended sleep durations. This highlights the need for prioritizing consistent sleep schedules to enhance cardiovascular health and the potential reshaping of public health guidelines accordingly.
Sleep irregularity refers to frequently changing sleep schedules, like going to bed and waking up at different times each day, which can disrupt the body and negatively impact health. This research emphasizes the importance of prioritizing sleep regularity in public health guidelines and clinical care to support cardiovascular health.
The risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure all increased significantly in people with irregular sleep patterns, even if they got the recommended number of hours of sleep for their age.
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