Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

11 Minutes of Sleep and Walking Cuts Heart Risk 10%

3/27/2026

44 9 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • A study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology finds that adding 11 minutes of sleep, 4.5 minutes of brisk walking, and a quarter cup of vegetables daily reduces cardiovascular event risk by 10%.
  • The study involved 53,000 UK adults and shows that combining these changes is more sustainable than drastic lifestyle overhauls.
  • Experts emphasize a balanced diet, adequate sleep, and regular physical activity for heart health.