Sleeping more on weekends may cut heart disease risk by up to 20%, study finds

• “Catching up” on sleep over the weekend could reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%, a new study suggests.
• Sleep deprivation — often defined as less than 7 hours a night — can present a host of health problems that lead to cardiovascular issues.
• Some experts caution that compensatory sleep may not be a sustainable plan for people with regular sleep deprivation.

“Catching up” on sleep over the…