Is your weekend lie-in actually bad for you? Do you not get enough sleep during the working week and try to catch up on a Saturday and Sunday? If so, a new study suggests this may not be a good idea. Filomena Kaguako asks the expertsSleep quality and not just how much sleep you get is key. Photo: Picture posed/GettyFilomena Kaguako Today at 06:30A new study published in online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care would have anyone with a penchant for weekend lie-ins deeply question their sleeping habits.

Source: Irish Independent March 13, 2026 16:03 UTC