5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  A study found that compensating for weekday sleep deficits with weekend sleep reduces cardiovascular disease risk.

• 2

  The research analyzed data from 90,903 participants over a median follow-up of approximately 14 years.

• 3

  Participants with the highest weekend sleep compensation had a 19% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

• 4

  The risk reduction increased to 20% for participants reporting chronic sleep deprivation.

• 5

  The study suggests discussing sleep patterns with patients at risk for cardiovascular disease.