Just 11 mins of extra night sleep can slash risk of heart attack, study finds

• Rohan Umak
• March 28, 2026

Extra sleep cuts heart attack risk: A recently conducted study has revealed that sleeping just 11 minutes longer each night, coupled with minor improvements in daily habits, could significantly slash the risk of heart attacks among people. Researchers found that maintaining 8 to 9 hours of sleep alongside simple lifestyle measures, like moderate exercise and a balanced diet, can lower the risk of cardiovascular events by more than…