Sleeping and waking up at different times is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who get the recommended amount of sleep, according to new research.

A new study that used wrist-worn devices tracked more than 70,000 adults and found irregular sleep to be strongly associated with higher risks of serious heart events.

Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says.

A new study found an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with irregular sleep patterns, even when they got the recommended amount of sleep. Conversely, more sleep regularity was protective against heart attack and stroke.

Stress hormones like cortisol, a hormone that rises when you wake up and decreases throughout the day, can stay elevated when you don’t get enough sleep. This hormonal spike can increase your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), which can take a toll on your heart over time.

Does an irregular sleep-wake cycle cause heart disease? Yes, irregular sleepers face a 26% higher risk of heart disease compared to regular sleepers.

If you do shift work, you may want to track how much sleep you get. According to a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health , sleeping and waking up at different times could increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

Adults who have irregular sleep patterns are 26 per cent more likely to have a major cardiovascular event than those with a regular sleep-wake cycle.

Irregular sleep patterns might increase risk of heart attack or stroke. People with highly irregular wake/sleep rhythms had a 26% increased risk of heart attack, stroke or heart-r