Sleeping in on weekends may reduce your heart disease risk
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Struggling with sleep during weekdays due to hectic schedules is common for many people
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A study suggests that sleeping in on weekends can help make up for lost sleep and significantly reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%
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The study was conducted by researchers from the State Key Laboratory of Infectious Disease at Fuwai Hospital in Beijing
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Using accelerometers to measure sleep patterns, the study analyzed data from 90,903 participants in the UK Biobank project
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Participants who got less than 7 hours of sleep per night were classified as sleep-deprived, accounting for 218% of the sample.
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The study found that those who compensated their sleep during weekends had lower rates of heart diseases such as ischemic heart disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke
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Hospitalization records and death registry information were used to diagnose these cardiac conditions
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The findings highlight the importance of compensatory sleep on weekends, especially for those who suffer from sleep deprivation during the week
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The study acknowledges some limitations, such as occasional insufficient sleep not meeting the criteria for sleep deprivation
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Overall, catching up on sleep during weekends is beneficial for cardiovascular health in modern society
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