Extra 11 minutes’ sleep each night can reduce heart attack risk, study finds
Why it matters: Tiny daily changes can lead to big heart health wins, making prevention more accessible.
- Researchers found that just 11 additional minutes of sleep per night can significantly reduce heart attack risk.
- The study also identified similar benefits from 4.5 extra minutes of brisk walking or consuming an additional 50g of vegetables daily.
- These small shifts in behavior offer 'surprisingly large' cardiovascular health benefits, according to the researchers.
A new study reveals that surprisingly small lifestyle changes, such as an extra 11 minutes of sleep or 4.5 minutes of brisk walking daily, can significantly lower heart attack risk. Researchers highlight the substantial cardiovascular health benefits achievable through these minor behavioral shifts.
