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Regular physical activity improves cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (sulphate) levels in older adults, contributing to healthy ageing.
Engage in regular physical activity, such as moderate-intensity exercise, to help regulate stress hormones like cortisol and DHEA(S), which supports healthy ageing and reduces frailty risk in older adults.
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First, this research uncovered that regular PA improves cortisol and DHEA(S) levels and enhances sleep quality in adults through two systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of multiple studies, indicating high-quality evidence.
Source
The effects of physical activity on cortisol and sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Len De Nys et al. · Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2022
DOI 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2022.105843
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