New research reveals that irregular sleep patterns significantly increase cardiovascular risks, even when people get enough sleep. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, analyzed data from 72,269 UK adults aged 40-79. Sleep Regularity Emerges as a Critical Factor The study uses the Sleep Regularity Index (SRI), which scores sleep patterns from 0 to 100. Participants with SRI scores below 71.6 showed a 26% higher risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes. Even moderately irregular sleepers (SRI 71.6-87.3) faced an 8% increased risk. “Sleep regularity may be more relevant than sufficient sleep duration … Continue reading Irregular Sleep Patterns Spike Heart Failure Risk by 45%: What New Research on 72,000 Adults Reveals