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  2. Exercise and deep sleep give the brain a 24-hour boost - AOL

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    Improvement to cognitive performance caused by exercise could last for 24 hours, a new study shows. Scientists also linked getting 6 or more hours of sleep to better memory test scores the next day.

  3. Short sleep negates benefits of exercise for the brain, study ...

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    One of the most important things to do, experts say, is make a sleep schedule and stick to it. Your brain needs to be trained to go to sleep at a certain hour and rise at dedicated time every day ...

  4. Resistance training is the right way to tire your brain and ...

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    That said, it might not be the kind of exercise you are doing that makes the difference for insomnia, but more so if you can find a form that you can do consistently, said Dr. Rachel Salas, sleep ...

  5. Benefits of physical activity - Wikipedia

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    Studies have shown that exercise can improve metabolic and cardiovascular health independent of changes in body weight, including improved glucose homeostasis, endothelial function, blood pressure, and HDL levels. These data indicate exercise, independent of changes in body mass, results in significant improvements in cardiovascular and ...

  6. Neurobiological effects of physical exercise - Wikipedia

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    Neuroplasticity is the process by which neurons adapt to a disturbance over time, and most often occurs in response to repeated exposure to stimuli. [27] Aerobic exercise increases the production of neurotrophic factors [note 1] (e.g., BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) which mediate improvements in cognitive functions and various forms of memory by promoting blood vessel formation in the brain, adult ...

  7. Sleep deprivation - Wikipedia

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    People who do not get sufficient sleep can also feel sleepy and fatigued during the day and get less exercise. Obesity can cause poor sleep quality as well. Individuals who are overweight or obese can experience obstructive sleep apnea, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), depression, asthma, and osteoarthritis, all of which can disrupt a ...

  8. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The first management step for sleep problems in ME/CFS is improving sleep habits. If sleep problems remain after implementing sleep hygiene routines, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia can be offered. Avoiding naps during the day can further improve sleep, [29]: 41 but there may be a trade-off with needed rest during the day.

  9. 10 of the biggest weight loss myths, according to an obesity ...

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    Don't let this get you down, though. You can still make changes in your life and reach your goals. ... there are weight loss myths about which exercise is best. The truth is you don't have to ...