A study published in the Journal of Cytology & Community Health has shown that an irregular sleep schedule can cause worrying health problems.
This study also confirms that not only sleep quality but also sleep duration have an important impact on health, especially cardiovascular health.
Risks of irregular sleep
Even if you can sleep 7 - 8 hours a night, if you go to bed irregularly, you are still facing serious health risks. The study found a clear link between maintaining an unstable sleep schedule and the risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart disease and stroke.
Researchers also confirmed that going to bed at a fixed time every day can be more important than just trying to get enough sleep.
Unstable sleep increases cardiovascular risk by 26%
The study followed 72,269 people aged 40-79, who had no history of heart disease or stroke. The participants wore activity trackers for a week to record their sleep habits.
Researchers found that people with irregular bed times are 26% more likely to experience major heart problems than those who maintain the habit of going to bed at the same time each night.
Regular sleep habits are good for your health
Research results also show that people who have the habit of sleeping at fixed times each night are more likely to get enough sleep. While some people try to make up for the sleep they lost the next day, this does not help reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.
Sleeping 8 hours a night cannot overcome the harmful effects of an irregular sleep schedule.
Researchers recommend that maintaining a stable sleep schedule is very important to protect health, especially cardiovascular health.
In fact, there is no way to completely recover the consequences of irregular sleep, even if you get enough sleep. Therefore, to protect your health, you should start prioritizing sleep and go to bed at a fixed time every night.
