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Mar 2024
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2499: Can Exercising Before Bed Affect Y...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2499:

Kirsten Nunez's article on Healthline.com debunks a common belief about nighttime exercise affecting sleep quality. Highlighting recent studies, Nunez reveals that moderate-intensity workouts before bed might not only be harmless but beneficial, offering tips on choosing the right types of exercise and timing to enhance sleep health.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/working-out-before-bed

Quotes to ponder:

"Regular exercise has many benefits, including better sleep. It can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and normalize your internal clock."

"It’s been long believed that working out before bed can make it harder to get a good night’s rest. But, according to recent research, this may not necessarily be true."

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