on weekends may provide some recovery after a tiring week, but it does not necessarily replace the benefits of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. Regularly accumulating sleep debt can continue to place stress on the body.
Your bedtime habits can make a difference as well. Bright screens, caffeine late in the day, an uncomfortable sleeping environment, and irregular bedtimes can make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. Creating a darker, quieter environment and maintaining a predictable bedtime routine may help support healthier sleep.
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