Think of that snooze button as a life extender. According to new research published in the journal Sleep Health suggests that sleeping in on the weekends could actually save your life in the long run.

Researchers found that an extra two hours of sleep on the weekend can reduce the chances of a heart attack or stroke by 63% — especially for people who get less than six hours of sleep during the week.

“We found that WCS [weekend catch-up sleep] in adults is associated with a low risk of angina, stroke and coronary heart disease,” the researchers wrote.

So go ahead, sleep in! And whatever time you wake, know Q101 is there for you 24/7 always streaming at Q101.com <3 Lauren