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People Who Stay Up Late Have a Higher Risk of Heart Disease—Here's Why
- Latest: Regular late sleepers show increased cardiovascular risk, including high blood pressure and cholesterol.
- Nocturnal chronotype linked to poorer heart health and higher heart-attack risk in studies.
- Sleep duration matters: fewer than seven hours daily raises heart disease risk.
- Sleep tips: establish a routine, avoid late caffeine, and keep a quiet, cool bedroom.
- Lifestyle factors like diet and exercise interact with sleep to affect heart health.
- UK Biobank cohort and other studies contribute to understanding chronotype and cardiovascular risk.
- Health guidance emphasizes seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep for adults.
- Other risk factors include late-night snacking and tobacco use among night owls.
- The article cites peer-reviewed sources and the editorial process behind health facts.
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