Weekend Sleep-Ins Can't Reverse Weekday Sleep Deprivation's Cardiovascular Impact

A study conducted by researchers at Penn State suggests that sleeping in on weekends cannot fully compensate for the cardiovascular damage caused by sleep deprivation during the workweek. The study found that heart rate and blood pressure worsened over the course of the week when participants only slept for five hours per night. Even after two nights of recovery sleep, these measures did not return to baseline levels. The findings highlight the importance of getting sufficient sleep consistently for maintaining heart health and overall well-being.