Is there a "golden hour" to go to sleep that reduces risk of heart disease?
Research in the European Heart journal links sleeping between 10pm-11pm to lower heart disease risk. Study on 88,000 UK Biobank participants suggests a "golden hour" for sleep. More research needed for conclusive recommendations.
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Research published in the European Heart journal suggests that going to sleep between 10pm and 11pm is associated with a lower risk of heart and circulatory disease. The study analyzed data from over 88,000 UK Biobank participants aged 43-74 over a week, finding that those who slept during this "golden hour" had the lowest risk. Individuals who slept later had a higher risk, with women showing a more significant impact than men. However, the study's design cannot prove direct cause and effect, and more research is needed to understand the relationship between sleep timing and heart health fully. Media coverage of the study tended to oversimplify the findings, presenting them as definitive recommendations. The British Heart Foundation advises aiming for seven to nine hours of sleep per night and emphasizes the importance of overall lifestyle factors in maintaining heart health.
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