Physical Activity Helps you Sleep Better

PENNSYLVANIA —A recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania and presented at the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies found that being physically active could help you sleep better at night.

The study included more than 429,000 participants who completed surveys that went over their daily physical activity. In addition, the participants completed questionnaires regarding their sleep habits.

The team found that people who performed almost any type of physical activity had a better night sleep. Some of these physical activities include walking, bicycling, running, gardening, yoga, and golfing.

According to study leader and psychiatry instructor at the University of Pennsylvania , Michael Grandner:

"Not only does this study show that those who get exercise simply by walking are more likely to have better sleep habits, but these effects are even stronger for more purposeful activities, such as running and yoga, and even gardening and golf."

If you are interested in sleeping better and feeling well rested, you might want to consider adding physical activity to your daily routine.


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