How Inconsistent Sleep Patterns Harm the Heart

Going to bed and waking up at the same time each day might be crucial for long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health.

We know enough about sleep at this point to conclude that it is a non-negotiable aspect of overall health and, in particular, cardiovascular health. A lack of sleep is detrimental to nearly all physiological processes.

Not getting enough sleep -- having a short sleep duration -- is associated with metabolic, neurological, and cardiovascular dysfunction a…