Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds

For many people who wake up early to attend school or work during the week, lack of sleep is a common complaint.

In a recent Gallup poll, 57% of adults said they would "feel better if they got more sleep," while only 42% said they get "as much sleep as they need."

Sleeping late on the weekends is a natural response for some — and new research has found that catching up on shuteye in this way can have surprising benefits for heart health.

AMERICANS NEED MORE SLEEP, LESS STRESS...