It's Not Just for Kids — Even Adults Appear to Benefit from a Regular Bedtime

Regular bedtime and waketime are important for heart and metabolic health among older adults, according to a study published in Scientific Reports and cited by EurekAlert! . Researchers found people with irregular sleep patterns weighed more, had higher blood sugar, higher blood pressure, and a higher projected risk of having a heart attack or stroke within 10 years than those who slept and woke at the same times every day. Irregular sleepers were also more likely to report depression and stress than regular sleepers, both of which are tied to heart health.