The study that promises: These 3 small changes will extend your life

A new study in eClinical Medicine suggests that combining three small changes—adding five minutes of sleep, two minutes of physical activity, and half a serving of vegetables—could add about a year to life expectancy.

A new study published in the journal eClinical Medicine suggests that combining three small, consistent changes to daily habits could add about a year to life expectancy. The changes are: adding about five minutes of sleep per night, performing two minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per day, and incorporating half a serving of vegetables or whole grains into the daily diet. The researchers note that there may be a 'synergistic effect' between these areas. The article emphasizes that small steps allow for gradual building of healthy habits, and quotes experts speaking about a 'ripple effect'—a small change in one area leading to positive changes in others. However, the article does not detail the sample size, study duration, or identity of the researchers, nor does it include scientific reservations.