Middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings were found to have a 79% higher prevalence of poor cardiovascular health and a 16% higher risk of heart attack or stroke compared with intermediate chronotypes.
People who identify as “definitely morning types” had a 5% lower prevalence of poor cardiovascular health compared with intermediate participants.
The negative association between evening chronotype and cardiovascular health was stronger in women than in men.
Much of the increased risk among evening types was linked to modifiable behaviors, including poorer diet, smoking and inadequate or irregular sleep.
Experts note that night owls are not inherently less healthy; adopting healthy habits, maintaining good sleep and aligning medications or interventions with natural circadian rhythms can reduce cardiovascular risk.
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has revealed that middle-aged and older adults who are more active in the evenings (night owls) may face poorer cardiovascular health than those who are active earlier in the day.
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