Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown

Sleeping an extra hour or two on the weekends can reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a study shows.

Scientists have largely asserted that people should keep regular bedtimes and wake-up times, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule across the week, including weekends.

But the new study questions that view, building on other recent research that suggests weekend lie-ins – and extra sl...