Extra sleep and brief workout cut heart-attack odds by up to nearly half, experts warn
New research indicates delaying the alarm clock for an additional eleven minutes of sleep can reduce a person's risk of suffering a cardiac attack. This benefit is further amplified when combined with just four-and-a-half extra minutes of physical exercise per day; together these habits could slash heart-attack odds by 57%. Experts emphasize that such minor lifestyle adjustments are highly effective, suggesting health improvements do not require extreme measures to be meaningful for the average individual seeking better cardiovascular outcomes.
Key Points
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1Delaying the alarm clock by a few minutes may reduce heart attack risk due to increased extra sleeping time.
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2Experts indicate that getting five additional minutes of sleep can cut the likelihood of suffering from an acute myocardial infarction (heart muscle death) significantly, specifically reducing it by 57% according to one study cited in English media. Korean news sources report similar findings regarding extended rest periods and heart health outcomes.
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3Minor lifestyle adjustments such as sleeping longer or exercising for a few extra minutes are presented as more sustainable than drastic changes.
Developments
A recent international analysis reveals that adopting small sustainable habits—such as sleeping an extra eleven minutes daily—is associated with up to a 57% lower risk of heart attacks or strokes. Researchers tracked over 53,000 UK adults for eight years and found these minor lifestyle adjustments could collectively reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular events by approximately ten percent compared to those without them.