Research
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Physical activity enhances sleep quality in adults, with specific benefits observed in older populations.
Incorporate regular physical activity into your routine to improve sleep quality, which is essential for healthy ageing and overall well-being.
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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.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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
Meta-analysisCited 251×
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