Phone scrolling, sleeping past your alarm and six other ‘bad’ habits that may actually be good for you

THEY may be considered lazy, but late risers rejoiced this week when it was revealed their weekend lie-ins could be saving their lives.

Scientists found catching up on sleep could cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes by up to a fifth.

But a lie-in is not the only frowned-upon activity that has physical and mental health benefits.

Laura Stott takes a look at the so-called bad habits that can actually be good for you.