Sleeping for an extra 11 minutes reduced major cardiovascular events by 10pc. Stock image
Combining three small changes to sleep, diet and exercise could be key to reducing heart attack and stroke risk, according to a new study.
Sleeping for 11 minutes more, doing an extra four-and-a-half minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and eating an additional quarter of a cup of vegetables every day were associated with a 10pc lower risk of major cardiovascular events.