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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

Never feel guilty again: Weekend lie-ins may help your heart, experts claim

‘Modest weekend catch-up sleep’ is associated with a reduced risk of high blood pressure, say experts - (Getty/iStock)

Catching up on sleep on the weekend is linked to better heart health and a lower risk of hypertension, according to new research.

Scientists at Korea University studied nearly 41,000 participants over a seven-year period and presented the findings at the European Society of Cardiology’s conference in Munich this weekend.

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