"Since then I've become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one's lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a new study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours sleep, diet, and exercise can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional 5 minutes of sleep, 2 minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life."
"The study's least healthy cohort got just 5.5 hours of sleep a night, and saw health benefits from an increase of up to 3 extra hours. I average 6.5 to 7 hours, and could certainly benefit from more, but I'm reluctant to move my bedtime because I once spent a week going to bed at 9 for an article, and it messed with my sleep patterns for weeks afterwards."
Small increases in nightly sleep, short bursts of extra exercise, and modest dietary improvements collectively produce meaningful health benefits and can extend lifespan. For people with the least healthy habits, adding about five minutes of sleep, two minutes of exercise, and small dietary adjustments can yield roughly one additional year of life. The lowest-sleep group averaged 5.5 hours and showed benefits from adding up to three extra hours. Altering routines often involves extending morning sleep rather than moving bedtime, which can disrupt established patterns and daily rituals like a second cup of coffee.
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