Don’t get enough sleep? A pre-bed routine can help the next day
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- A study from Concordia University found that 30 minutes of moderate exercise before bedtime can help protect memory performance even after a night of reduced sleep.
- Participants who exercised before getting only 4.5 hours of sleep performed on memory tests as well as those who had a full 8.5 hours of rest.
- Exercise appears to support the brain’s memory consolidation during slow-wave sleep, which is crucial for learning and retention.
- Physical activity before bed may also reduce stress hormones and improve sleep quality by regulating the body’s internal clock.
- If confirmed by further research, evening workouts could become a practical strategy to mitigate cognitive decline caused by insufficient sleep, benefiting many Americans who do not get enough rest.
