Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is an important part of overall health. Prior research suggests that chronic sleep problems may contribute to developing diabetes, obesity, and mental health disorders.
Researchers from the University of Oulu in Finland took a closer look at the relationship between sleep and heart health in a long-term study of middle-aged adults. They found that people who had both an irregular sleep schedule and got under 8 hours of sleep per night had the highest MACE risk.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that adults get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep per night. Many adults in the U.S.
struggle with getting enough sleep, with CDC research reporting that about one-third of adults get less than 7 hours of sleep each night. Lack of regular sleep can contribute to a number of both physical and mental health issues, including affecting the heart.
Poor sleep affects the body’s circadian rhythm, which helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate.
Medical News Today published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 07 Apr 2026.
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