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The benefits of balanced daily routines on sleep patterns and ageing

Daily activities, including sleep, physical activity, and sedentary behavior, interact within a 24-hour period, impacting sleep quality among Australian children and adults. Using compositional data analysis, the research emphasises the importance of considering the...

Exercise reduces heart risk: Gender matters

Physical activity significantly lowers the risk of death from all causes and cardiovascular diseases, with women experiencing greater benefits than men, underscoring its importance for longevity, especially in women. February 2024 - Journal of the American College of...

The link between moderate workouts and ageing well

Moderate exercise in mice results in metabolic and epigenetic alterations in macrophages, diminishing their inflammatory reactions. This activity enhances cellular oxygen use, decreases damaging compounds, and modifies DNA accessibility, providing insights into...

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