Going To Bed At Different Times? Researchers Link It To Higher Risk Of Heart Attacks, Strokes

The study found that individuals with irregular sleep patterns had a 26% higher risk of experiencing a major cardiovascular event compared to those with a regular sleep-wake cycle (Credit: Image by Karlyukav)

Getting enough sleep is crucial for health, but researchers now found that maintaining a consistent sleep schedule is just as important. A recent study suggests that irregular bedtimes could raise the risk of cardiovascular events.

While much is known about how sleep duration affects health, less is known about the role of sleep-wake cycle regularity. The latest research published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health investigated how variations in sleep and wake times impact cardiovascular health and found that even individuals who get the recommended amount of sleep may face a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes if their sleep patterns are irregular.