Staying Up Late Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds

A new study finds that regularly staying up late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially among night owls.

People who are most active at night and stay up late are more likely to have poor cardiovascular health, the study shows. Night owls face a 16 percent higher risk of heart attack or stroke compared to early risers.

“Evening people often experience circadian misalignment, meaning their internal body clocks do not match natural day-night cycles or daily...