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Jan 2023
23m 20s

# 39 - Sleep and Exercise Pt. 1

DR. MATT WALKER
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Does exercise have an impact on the quantity and quality of your sleep? The National Sleep Foundation's annual poll found that individuals who exercised frequently (defined as three times or more a week) reported sleeping with a higher quality than those who exercised less than once a week. Exercise has also been shown to increase the release of endorphins, ... Show More
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