Cardiology expert warns of three health risks linked to staying up late

Dr. Khaled Al-Nemer, professor and consultant of cardiology and arterial catheterization at the College of Medicine, has warned of three health risks associated with staying up late.

Al-Nemer stated on his X (formerly Twitter) account that the culture of staying awake until dawn, and sometimes even longer, has become a lifestyle, especially during summer holidays.

He noted that this pattern poses significant risks to families in general, particularly children, the elderly, and heart patients, as it disrupts the body's biological clock.

Al-Nemer explained that there are three health risks linked to late-night habits, including:

An increased risk of:

1. High blood pressure

2. Coronary artery disease

3. Irregular heartbeats

He added that daytime sleep does not fully compensate for nighttime sleep from a biological perspective, even if the total hours of sleep are matched.