However, sleep experts recommend keeping a consistent sleep schedule instead of playing catch-up on the weekends.
In the study,sleep deprivationis defined as getting less than seven hours of sleep per night.
Although compensatory sleep isnt ideal, sleep deprivation could be worse.
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Insufficient sleep can increase the risk of developing hypertension, obesity, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.
Still, the general message is that sleep is important for cardiovascular health, he said.
In addition to sleep duration and consistency, sleep quality is also important, Liu said.
Prioritize good sleep hygiene, including limiting screen time and sticking to a regular sleep schedule.
European Society of Cardiology.Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.About sleep and your heart health.
