Background Sedentary lifestyle is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases such as
cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes. It has been estimated that approximately 3.2 …

In contrast to newborns, who spend 16–20 h in sleep each day, adults need only about
sleep daily. However, many elderly may struggle to obtain those 8 h in one block. In addition …

Sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment are common in older adults. Mounting
evidence points to a potential connection between sleep and cognitive function. Findings …

Melatonin is a physiological hormone involved in sleep timing and is currently used
exogenously in the treatment of primary and secondary sleep disorders with empirical …

Question Does an exercise training program improve the quality of sleep in middle-aged
and older adults with sleep problems? Design Systematic review with meta-analysis of …

Objective Conduct a systematic review of previous meta‐analyses on exercise and sleep
outcomes in adults and a meta‐analysis of studies nested within these meta‐analyses …

Background Insomnia is common. However, no systematic reviews have examined the effect
of exercise on patients with primary and secondary insomnia, defined as both sleep …

Background One in two older adults report sleep problems, which not only cause fatigue, but
also negatively affect general functioning, activities of daily living, and physical and mental …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of moderate aerobic physical activity with sleep hygiene
education to improve sleep, mood and quality of life in older adults with chronic insomnia …

Historically, perhaps no daytime behavior has been more closely associated with better
sleep than exercise. The notion that exercise promotes sleep has been traced back to …