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Ruth Jones

Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why

An older woman lying on her back on a new mattress, smiling and stretching in the sun.

Sleep is vital to heart health and minimal increases in sleep duration can lower your risk of a cardiovascular event by 10%, new research suggests.

"Even modest improvements in sleep hygiene have yielded measurable benefits in blood pressure control, heart rate variability, and overall cardiovascular resilience," explains Dr. Daniel Cham, physician.

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