American Heart Association: Aligning body clock may protect heart and metabolism

Aligning your body clock through regular sleep, light, and meal timing may protect against heart and metabolic diseases, according to the American Heart Association. Disrupting these daily rhythms, from shift work to late meals, can negatively impact blood pressure, glucose regulation, and cardiovascular function, increasing disease risk. The AHA emphasizes promoting circadian health as a potential new strategy for better cardiometabolic well-being, though more research is needed to confirm causal links.