Physical activity and sleep problems in 38 low- and middle-income countries

Although physical activity (PA) is associated with a reduction of a wide range of sleep problems, it remains uncertain whether complying with the international guidelines of 150 min of moderate to vigorous PA per week can reduce sleep problems in adults. This research investigated the relationship between compliance with the PA recommendations of the World Health Organization and sleep problems in 38 low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Source: Sleep Medicine - May 24, 2018 Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Davy Vancampfort, Brendon Stubbs, Lee Smith, Mats Hallgren, Joseph Firth, Matthew P. Herring, Michel Probst, Ai Koyanagi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research