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Unable to sleep well? Yoga, tai chi, walking may help

IANS | July 17, 2025 02:00 PM

NEW DELHI: If you are suffering from insomnia, performing exercises such as yoga, tai chi, walking, and jogging may help improve sleep quality, according to a study.

The findings, published in the online journal BMJ Evidence Based Medicine, back the use of exercise as a primary treatment strategy for poor sleep patterns.

Insomnia is characterised by difficulties falling and staying asleep, and early morning awakening. It is associated with heightened risks of various mental and physical health conditions, including dementia and cardiovascular disease.

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