Benjamin Franklin Was Trying To Kill Us

Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
(Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac)

Benjamin Franklin was out to get us.

Early rising no good for the heart: study

TOKYO (AFP) - Generations have praised the wisdom of getting up early in the morning, but a Japanese study says early-risers are actually at a higher risk of developing heart problems.

The study, conducted by researchers from several universities and hospitals in the western Japanese city of Kyoto, revealed a link between wake-up times and a person's cardiovascular condition.

"Rising early to go to work or exercise might not be beneficial to health, but rather a risk for vascular diseases," said an abstract of the study.

The study, covering 3,017 healthy adults aged between 23 through 90, found that early risers had a greater risk of heart conditions including hypertension and of having strokes.

So, sleep until noon and get plenty of salt.

One of Britain's oldest women celebrated her 110th birthday yesterday and, to the undoubted horror of health experts, put her longevity down to using plenty of salt…..

…….She said that her impressive age is down to having an inquiring mind, not driving and enjoying all food with plenty of salt. But, she said, everything else should be taken in moderation - except family and friends.

It doesn't say what time she gets up, though. Bet it's late.