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Night Owls Face Higher Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
30 Jan
Summary
- Late sleepers have a 16% increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Poor cardiovascular health seen in 79% higher prevalence among night owls.
- Modifiable behaviors like smoking and sleep can improve evening types' health.
Staying up late and being highly active at night is associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a recent study. Individuals who identify as 'evening people' face a 16% higher risk of cardiovascular events than their early-rising counterparts.
The study, which analyzed over 300,000 adults, found that night owls exhibited a 79% greater prevalence of poor cardiovascular health. This condition was measured through various health indicators including weight, cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, diet quality, physical activity, smoking status, and sleep quality.
Researchers noted that the connection between late sleeping and poor cardiovascular health was more pronounced in women. Experts suggest that evening types can improve their cardiovascular health by addressing modifiable behaviors like smoking and sleep patterns.
