Irregular Sleep Patterns Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health suggests that irregular sleep patterns may increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes by 26%, regardless of sleep duration. Researchers analyzed data from over 72,000 UK Biobank participants and found that those with inconsistent sleep schedules had a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. The study highlights the importance of sleep regularity in cardiovascular health, suggesting it may be more crucial than sleep duration in reducing heart-related risks.