Weekend Lie-Ins Linked to Lower Blood Pressure — SkimNews
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- Dr. Nawon Lee authored a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress finding that weekend lie-ins may help protect against high blood pressure.
- Dr. Lee said: "People should not feel lazy or guilty for sleeping a little longer on the weekend," explicitly countering stigma around extra rest.
- Arwa Mahdawi wrote the column casting the finding as validation of "lazymaxxing" — low-effort health habits — against the tech-driven self-optimization culture she labels "humanmaxxing."
- A 2025 study cited in the column found morning coffee drinkers were 16% less likely to die early from any cause, cited alongside the lie-in research as part of the same low-effort-health theme.
- The column also references research finding swearing can decrease physical pain and increase focus, and that enjoying trashy films signals being a well-educated cultural omnivore.
Why it matters: Dr. Lee's finding offers a simple cardiovascular intervention — longer weekend sleep — explicitly framed to counter the stigma of resting. For readers steeped in CEO rise-and-grind culture and relentless self-tracking, the study reframes weekend lie-ins as heart-protective rather than lazy.
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