 and the elevated rates often carried through the next day. Surprisingly, even earlier than normal bedtimes had an adverse effect on heart rate. The lesson? An adequate amount of sleep is important, but so is consistency in our sleep routine. That is the Old Farmers' Almanac Radio Report. Learn more and get our free e-newsletter at almanac.com. Mark Levin. I don't know about you, but I am planning to scream and run. He's back on the Mark Levin Radio Show.