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Just 11 Extra Minutes Of Sleep A Night Can Lower Heart Attack Risk, Study Finds

Small daily increases in sleep, physical activity, and vegetable intake correlate with a 10% lower risk of major cardiovascular events, study shows.

  • Combining small changes in sleep, exercise, and diet can have a large positive impact on cardiovascular health, according to a study.
  • The study followed over 53,000 adults using wearables and a diet questionnaire, finding exercise was the most important factor, followed by sleep and diet.
  • Small daily changes like sleeping 11 minutes more and exercising 5 minutes can help reduce heart attack risk, according to the lead author.
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Already a few minutes more sleep and exercise daily are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study shows

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A few minutes more sleep, some exercise and a little more vegetables – that sounds inconspicuous. However, these adjustments can protect the heart, a recent study shows.

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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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