Exercise Can Offset Negative Effects of Sleep Duration on Lifespan
A study of over 90,000 adults has found that physical activity can counteract some of the negative effects of sleeping too little or too long. The research used accelerometer devices to measure sleep duration and physical activity, providing more accurate data compared to self-reporting. Increased physical activity levels reduced mortality risks associated with short or long sleep duration. Sufficient exercise may partially offset the negative impact of unhealthy sleep durations, emphasizing the importance of promoting both physical activity and healthy sleep for preventing premature death in middle-aged and older adults.