Weekend Catch-Up Sleep Linked to 20% Lower Heart Disease Risk

New research reveals that compensatory sleep on weekends can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, particularly for those who are sleep-deprived during the week.

Study analyzed data from over 90,000 participants in the UK Biobank project.
Participants who caught up on sleep during weekends had a 20% lower risk of heart disease.
The effect was more pronounced in individuals who regularly experienced inadequate sleep on weekdays.
Researchers tracked heart health outcomes over a median follow-up period of 14 years.
The findings underscore the potential health benefits of compensatory sleep.