National Sleep Foundation backs consistent sleep schedules

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The National Sleep Foundation has released a new consensus guideline emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistent sleep schedules to support overall health and performance. Backed by evidence-based research, the guideline highlights that regular sleep-wake timing improves cognitive function, mood, and long-term health outcomes. Notably, it also allows for moderate “catch-up” sleep on non-work days, offering a practical approach for individuals who experience sleep deficits during the week while still prioritizing circadian rhythm stability.

Source

Sletten, T. L., Weaver, M. D., Foster, R. G., Gozal, D., Klerman, E. B., Rajaratnam, S. M. W., Roenneberg, T., Takahashi, J. S., Turek, F. W., Vitiello, M. V., Young, M. W., & Czeisler, C. A. (2023). The importance of sleep regularity: a consensus statement of the National Sleep Foundation sleep timing and variability panel. Sleep health, 9(6), 801–820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2023.07.016

Additional Reading

https://www.thensf.org/sleep-schedules-sleep-timing-guideline/

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/data-national-sleep-foundation-reveals-130300316.html

https://lifespan.io/topic/improving-sleep-quality-for-better-health/