Simple bedtime habit could reduce risks of a heart attack

“We show that combining small changes in a few areas of our lives can have a surprisingly large positive impact on our cardiovascular health, Dr Nicholas Koemel, the study’s main author, explained.

“This is very encouraging news because making a few small, combined changes is likely more achievable and sustainable for most people when compared with attempting major changes in a single behaviour,” he continued.

“Making even modest shifts in our daily routines is likely to have cardiovascular benefits as well as create opportunities for further changes in the long run. I would encourage people not to overlook the importance of making a small change or two to your daily routine, no matter how small they may seem.”

Researchers are now looking at ways to help people make these small changes stick.

11 extra minutes of sleep per day

Another expert, Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis at the University of Sydney, said, “We plan to build on these findings to develop new digital tools that support people in making positive lifestyle changes and establish sustained healthy habits.”

He added, “This will involve working closely with community members to make sure the tools are easy to use and can address the barriers we all face in making tweaks to our day-to-day routines.”

It’s not about changing your entire life overnight. Sometimes, a thing as simple as going to bed a little earlier could be a step toward protecting your heart. And in this case, just 11 extra minutes might be all it takes to start making a difference.

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