Previous studies on irregular sleep focused primarily on shift workers.
Nour Makarem, PhD
Sleep is the first thing that busy people squeeze out of their schedules.
Sleep is the first thing that busy people squeeze out of their schedules, Makarem said.
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There are ways to engineer this that can improve sleep and then improve overall heart health, Lloyd-Jones said.
you could add in a nap if you have trouble adjusting to this schedule.
People can train the habit of better sleep, Lloyd-Jones said.
What This Means For You
Sleep is essential for heart health.
New research reaffirms that a consistent sleep schedule is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
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