There are 900,000 currently living with dementia in the UK and that’s predicted to rise to 1.6 million by 2050. Frightening as the figures undoubtedly are, we all have the power to dramatically reduce our risk – and it begins with looking after our hearts.

S taying up and sleeping in later on the weekends might not be doing your heart any favors, according to a new study published on November 26 in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. While previous studies on sleep and heart health have looked at the correlation between sleep duration and cardiovascular risk (spoiler alert: not getting enough sleep is bad for your heart),

Sticking to consistent bedtimes and wake-up routines may be more critical for heart health than previously thought. A groundbreaking study reveals that irregular sleep patterns—defined as varying bedtime and wake-up schedules—significantly increase the risk of stroke,

A new study found an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with irregular sleep patterns, even when they got the recommended amount of sleep. Conversely, more sleep regularity was protective against heart attack and stroke.