If you're not sticking to a regular sleep schedule, you're hurting your health, study says

Changing your sleep-wake cycle by 90 minutes in either direction significantly increases your chance of having heart problems, a new study finds

Ok, I admit it. I often stay up late on weekends, catching up on TV or seeing friends, then decadently allow myself to slumber for hours past my regular wake-up time the next morning.

Wake up, people: You're fooling yourself about sleep, study saysTo a diehard night owl like me, this is delicious freedom, a sort of personal protest against the rigidity of the obnoxious workday alarm.Sound familiar? If so, fellow snooze buddies, it turns out our lack of a regular sleep routine is hurting our health.

Keep yourself in the dark. Be sure to eliminate all bright lights, as even the blue light of cellphones or laptops can be disruptive. If that's hard to accomplish, think about using eye shades and blackout curtains to keep the room dark. But during the day, try to get good exposure to natural light, as that will help regulate your circadian rhythm.Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to improving your sleep habits and your health.

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