Never feel guilty again: Weekend lie-ins may help your heart, experts claim
New research presented at a European cardiology conference suggests that catching up on sleep during the weekend may improve heart health. The study indicates that modest sleep recovery can help lower blood pressure, particularly for those who are physically inactive.
Why it matters
This provides actionable, low-cost health advice for the general population to mitigate the cardiovascular risks associated with chronic sleep deprivation.
Physically inactive participants saw an even greater benefit
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