Irregular sleep may increase risk of heart attack, stroke

Irregular sleep patterns may raise risk of heart attack and stroke, study suggests
Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research.
Erratic sleep may increase heart attack and stroke risk
A new study that used wrist-worn devices tracked more than 70,000 adults and found irregular sleep to be strongly associated with higher risks of serious heart events.
Irregular sleep might increase risk of heart attack, stroke
Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says.
Irregular Sleep-Wake Cycles May Raise Heart Attack, Stroke Risk by 26%
A new study found an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with irregular sleep patterns, even when they got the recommended amount of sleep. Conversely, more sleep regularity was protective against heart attack and stroke.
An Irregular Sleep Schedule Can Raise the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Finds
Stress hormones like cortisol, a hormone that rises when you wake up and decreases throughout the day, can stay elevated when you don’t get enough sleep. This hormonal spike can increase your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), which can take a toll on your heart over time.
Irregular Sleep Cycle: A Shortcut to Heart Disease
Does an irregular sleep-wake cycle cause heart disease? Yes, irregular sleepers face a 26% higher risk of heart disease compared to regular sleepers.
Irregular sleep patterns increase heart disease risk by 26%, study finds
Even individuals who managed to get the right amount of sleep, but had irregular sleep patterns, were still at a heightened risk for heart disease. "Getting enough sleep isn't enough. The key is to have regular periods of sleep that don't vary much from day to day," said the researchers.
Irregular sleep patterns may raise your risk of heart attack and stroke
Getting enough sleep is important, but new research shows that sticking to a regular sleep schedule may be even more crucial for heart health. A study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that people with irregular sleep-wake cycles are at a higher risk of major cardiovascular events,
Irregular sleep may increase risk of heart attack, stroke: Study
If you do shift work, you may want to track how much sleep you get. According to a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health , sleeping and waking up at different times could increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
STUDY: Irregular sleep patterns could put you at higher risk of heart attack or stroke
STUDY: Irregular sleep patterns could put you at higher risk of heart attack or stroke
Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
Irregular sleep patterns might increase risk of heart attack or stroke. People with highly irregular wake/sleep rhythms had a 26% increased risk of heart attack, stroke or heart-r
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Irregular sleep-wake cycle linked to heightened risk of major cardiovascular events
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Irregular sleep patterns could cause stroke or heart attacks
Irregular sleep patterns increase the risk of conditions such as stroke, heart failure and heart attacks, regardless of whether people are getting enough sleep overall, a recent study found.