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11 extra minutes of sleep is the key to health

Irish Daily Star

March 24, 2026

Hitting the snooze button can help your heart

Small changes can make a big difference in avoiding heart attacks and strokes, a study has found.

Lifestyle changes like getting 11 minutes more sleep, eating an extra quarter cup of vegetables, or taking a four-and-a-half minute walk can reduce your risk by 10%.

Experts say such small changes are necessary for long-term health benefits because people can stick with them over time.

This story is from the March 24, 2026 edition of the Irish Daily Star.

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