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What If Sleep Matters More Than Exercise
For years we have been told to move more, walk more, and hit our step goals at all costs but new research suggests we may be getting the order wrong. In a massive multinational study tracking real world sleep and movement data over years, researchers uncovered a surprising imbalance between exercise and rest and found that sleep may quietly be the deciding factor that determines whether physical activity happens at all. Fewer than one in eight people managed to get both enough sleep and enough steps, and the data revealed an unexpected pattern showing that poor sleep reliably sabotages movement the next day while extra steps barely move the needle on sleep. The findings raise a provocative question about modern health advice and suggest that if you are forced to choose, prioritizing sleep might be the smarter move for long term health and longevity.
Healthy Fact of the Day: Standing on one leg for short periods can improve balance, strengthen stabilizing muscles, and support joint health. Balance exercises help your brain and body communicate more efficiently, which can reduce the risk of falls and improve overall coordination. Just a few seconds at a time can make a meaningful difference over time.