Key points from article :
Good sleep, physical activity and a balanced diet can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A high genetic risk for CVD can be partly offset by a healthy sleep pattern.
Individuals with low genetic risk could lose their inherent protection due to poor sleep pattern.
385,292 people participated in this observational study.
Research by Tulane University, USA and Peking University Health Centre in China published in European Heart Journal.
