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Going to bed at 11pm reduces the risk of high blood pressure and keeps the heart healthy – if you’re a man, say scientists.

But for women, the perfect time to sleep is midnight. 

Researchers who studied more than 14,000 men and women found those sticking to these bedtimes on most nights of the week had the lowest chance of cardiac problems.

But retiring for the night earlier or later increased the chances of developing high blood pressure, also called hypertension, as it could mean people are sleeping too much or too little - both of which have been linked with higher readings.