Study finds sleep has bigger impact on health than exercise

Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Most people fail to reach recommended levels of either sleep or exercise, a new study shows, raising questions about health advice and how humans should prioritise fitness and wellbeing goals. So, if it comes down to a choice between, say, going for a run and getting more shut-eye, which should we choose? Researchers from Flinders University in Australia collected information from over 70,000 people around the world using two consumer health dev…

Sleep and exercise are daily essentials – but only one drives the other

A massive global study has turned up some grim news: that nearly 87% of us are not routinely getting quality sleep and meeting physical activity levels needed for our long-term health. Now, scientists have discovered that one is more influential than the other.Continue ReadingCategory: Wellness and Healthy Living, Body and MindTags: Flinders University, Sleep, Exercise, Physical activity, Obesity, Metabolic syndrome

Study suggests sleep may be more vital to long-term health than exercise

New research suggests that bailing on a workout due to a poor night’s sleep might actually be the best decision you can make for your long-term health. A large global study is challenging the common assumption that regular exercise is the number one way to stave off long-term health issues. In some great news for … Continued

Study finds sleep has bigger impact on health than exercise

Both sleep and exercise are considered essential for good health. But which of the two is more important, sleep or exercise? A new medical study has provided an answer to this question. According to research published in the journal Communications Medicine, sleep has a greater positive impact on overall health than exercise. The study noted that most people around the world struggle to meet recommended guidelines for both sleep and exercise. The…