CroatiaA new study suggests that sleeping longer on weekends may help protect against high blood pressure. The research, which followed 41,000 adults over seven years, found that individuals who slept more on weekends had a lower risk of developing hypertension. Researchers explain that this extra sleep allows the body to recover from accumulated sleep debt during the week. However, the study also warns that excessive weekend sleep, more than four additional hours, can increase the risk of high blood pressure. Dr. Nawon Lee from Seoul National University notes that moderate catch-up sleep can reduce stress on the heart and blood vessels but emphasizes the importance of maintaining a regular sleep schedule. The findings challenge previous recommendations that emphasized strict sleep routines, suggesting that moderate weekend sleep compensation can offer health benefits, especially for physically inactive individuals.
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