Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts the risk of insomnia, according to a study. People who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
Exercise Reduces Risk of Insomnia by 42%: Study Finds
Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts the risk of insomnia.
People who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
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Regular exercise is associated with less insomnia, study shows
CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Madeline Holcombe Tuesday, 26 March 2024 22:30Unique Points
- Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short.
- Those who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers (sleep 6 to 9 hours a night) than those who weren't physically active. Those who became active over the time period were 21% more likely to sleep normally after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI), and smoking history.
- Physical activity helps regulate the body's internal clock and promotes deeper, more restorative sleep.
Accuracy
- People who maintain an active lifestyle are 42% less likely to report difficulties falling asleep.
Deception (50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article suggests that regular exercise directly causes less insomnia when in fact it only shows a correlation between physical activity and lower risk of insomnia symptoms. Secondly, the author quotes Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir as saying that physically active people have a lower risk of extreme sleep duration both long and short which is not supported by the study's findings. Thirdly, the article states that those who became persistently active were 21% more likely to sleep normally after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and smoking history but it does not provide any information on how long this increase in normal sleep lasted or if it was sustained over time. Lastly the article states that exercise helps regulate the body's internal clock which is true but not mentioned as a factor in reducing insomnia symptoms.- The article states that exercise helps regulate the body's internal clock which is true but not mentioned as a factor in reducing insomnia symptoms.
- The author quotes Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir as saying that physically active people have a lower risk of extreme sleep duration both long and short which is not supported by the study's findings.
- The title of the article suggests that regular exercise directly causes less insomnia when in fact it only shows a correlation between physical activity and lower risk of insomnia symptoms.
- The article states that those who became persistently active were 21% more likely to sleep normally after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index (BMI) and smoking history but it does not provide any information on how long this increase in normal sleep lasted or if it was sustained over time.
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir as a sleep expert and part-time teacher and researcher at Reykjavik University without providing any evidence of her qualifications or expertise in the field.- ]Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short,” said lead study author Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir,
Bias (85%)
The article is biased towards the idea that exercise can help with insomnia. The author quotes Dr. Erla Björnsdóttir and Dr. David Neubauer as experts in their field without providing any information about them or their affiliations, which could be seen as a lack of transparency.- Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration
- The study may give health care professionals another tool alongside medication and therapy
- Those who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers
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Exercising twice a week slashes risk of insomnia
The Times Eleanor Hayward, Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:47Unique Points
- Physically active individuals tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night.
- Persistently active participants were significantly less likely to report daytime sleepiness and slept more hours each night than non-physically active individuals.
- Those who kept exercising in the long term were significantly (55%) more likely to be normal sleepers (six to nine hours a night) than those who did not exercise.
- People who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
- Those who keep up exercise long term were found to be 55% more likely to be normal sleepers - getting six to eight hours - than people who weren't active.
Accuracy
- Persistently active participants were more likely to be men, younger and weigh slightly less than the other activity categories. Therefore, the researchers adjusted their results for age, sex, weight and smoking history.
Deception (50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that exercising twice a week will completely eliminate insomnia which is not true as it only reduces the risk of reporting difficulties falling asleep by 42%. Secondly, the sentence 'People who maintain an active lifestyle have been found to be 42 per cent less likely to report difficulties falling asleep' is misleading because it implies that exercise alone can solve all insomnia problems. Thirdly, the phrase 'At the end of the ten-year study period' creates a false sense of finality and completeness when in fact there are no details about what happened after this time frame.- The phrase 'At the end of the ten-year study period' creates a false sense of finality and completeness when in fact there are no details about what happened after this time frame.
- The sentence 'People who maintain an active lifestyle have been found to be 42 per cent less likely to report difficulties falling asleep' is misleading because it implies that exercise alone can solve all insomnia problems.
- The title is deceptive as it implies that exercising twice a week will completely eliminate insomnia which is not true.
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that people who maintain an active lifestyle are less likely to report difficulties falling asleep and tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night. The study is cited as evidence for this claim, but the author does not provide any information about the methodology or validity of the study.- People who maintain an active lifestyle have been found to be 42 per cent less likely to report difficulties falling asleep,
Bias (85%)
The article contains a statement that is not supported by the evidence presented. The author claims that people who maintain an active lifestyle are significantly less likely to report difficulties falling asleep and tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night. However, the study only found that physically active individuals were 42% less likely to report difficulties falling asleep and did not mention anything about them sleeping for at least six hours each night.- People who maintain an active lifestyle have been found to be 42 per cent less likely to report difficulties falling asleep, and also tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night.
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Sleep Scientists Reveal How Often To Exercise To Reduce Insomnia Risk
Newsweek LLC Pandora Dewan Tuesday, 26 March 2024 22:30Unique Points
- , Regular physical activity promotes better quality sleep and may improve symptoms of chronic insomnia.
- Persistently active participants were more likely to be men, younger and weigh slightly less than the other activity categories. Therefore, the researchers adjusted their results for age, sex, weight and smoking history.
- , Persistently active participants slept for between six and nine hours.
Accuracy
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Deception (30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that 'consistency really is key' for getting enough sleep and reducing insomnia risk. However, this statement contradicts previous studies which have shown that irregular exercise can also improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of chronic insomnia (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5789164/) . Secondly, the author states that 'numerous studies have suggested that regular physical activity promotes better quality sleep and may improve symptoms of chronic insomnia'. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence provided in the article. Thirdly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'significant public health concern' to create a sense of urgency around reducing insomnia risk. This type of emotional manipulation can be misleading and may cause readers to make decisions based on fear rather than rational thought.- The use of sensationalist language such as 'significant public health concern' to create a sense of urgency around reducing insomnia risk can be misleading.
- The statement 'consistency really is key' for getting enough sleep and reducing insomnia risk contradicts previous studies which have shown that irregular exercise can also improve sleep quality and reduce symptoms of chronic insomnia (source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5789164/)
- The statement 'numerous studies have suggested that regular physical activity promotes better quality sleep and may improve symptoms of chronic insomnia' is not supported by any evidence provided in the article.
Fallacies (75%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the University of Missouri as a source for information on insomnia. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the negative effects of not getting enough sleep such as heart disease and depression. Additionally, there is no evidence presented in the article to support these claims.- When it comes to exercise, consistency really is key
- Numerous studies have suggested that regular physical activity promotes better quality sleep and may improve symptoms of chronic insomnia
- Persistently active participants were also more likely to sleep for between six and nine hours
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Unique Points
- , People who do regular exercise are 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who are inactive.
- Physically active individuals tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night.
- Those who were persistently active were more likely to be men, younger and weigh slightly less than the other activity categories.
Accuracy
- Physically active people have a lower risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep duration, both long and short.
- Those who were persistently active were 42% less likely to find it difficult to fall asleep at night and 22% less likely to have any symptom of insomnia.
- Persistently active participants slept for between six and nine hours.
Deception (50%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that people who do regular exercise are less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who are inactive. However, the study found that they were only 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep and not at all more likely to fall asleep easily or wake up early.- The article states 'People who kept exercising in the long term were significantly (55%) more likely to be normal sleepers (six to nine hours a night) than those who did not exercise'. However, the study found that they were only 22% less likely to report any symptoms of insomnia and not at all more likely to fall asleep easily or wake up early.
- The article states 'people who do regular exercise are 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who are inactive'. However, the study found that they were only 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep and not at all more likely to fall asleep easily or wake up early.
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the journal BMJ Open as evidence for their claims about exercise and insomnia. However, this is not enough to establish the validity of these claims without further analysis or context. Additionally, the author makes use of inflammatory rhetoric when they describe people who do not exercise as being at a higher risk of insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep durations. This type of language can be seen as sensationalistic and may not accurately reflect the evidence presented in the article.- The author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the journal BMJ Open as evidence for their claims about exercise and insomnia.
Bias (85%)
The article presents a clear and consistent message that exercise can help cure insomnia. The author cites multiple studies to support this claim and provides specific examples of how regular exercise reduces the risk of difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early as well as extreme sleep durations both long and short.- Even people who had not exercised previously, but who then took up exercise over the study period, were 21% more likely to be normal sleepers than those who were persistently inactive.
- People who do regular exercise are 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who are inactive
- They were also significantly less likely (29%) to be short sleepers (six hours a night or less) and 52% less likely to sleep for a very long time (over nine hours a night)
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Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts insomnia risk, says study
Sky News Limited Wednesday, 27 March 2024 07:50Unique Points
- , People who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
- Those who keep up exercise long term were found to be 55% more likely to be normal sleepers - getting six to eight hours - than people who weren't active.
- Physically active individuals tend to clock up at least six hours of sleep each night.
- Persistently active participants were significantly less likely to report daytime sleepiness and slept more hours each night than non-physically active individuals.
Accuracy
- People who maintain an active lifestyle are 42% less likely to report difficulties falling asleep.
- <br>Those who were persistently active were 55% more likely to be normal sleepers (sleep 6 to 9 hours a night) than those who weren't physically active.<br>
- Persistently active participants slept for between six and nine hours.
Deception (30%)
The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts insomnia risk without providing any evidence to support this claim. The study cited in the article only found that people who worked out regularly were less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and report insomnia symptoms, but it did not establish a causal relationship between exercise and reduced insomnia risk.- The author claims that exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts insomnia risk without providing any evidence to support this claim.
Fallacies (85%)
The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by citing a study published in the BMJ Open journal as evidence for their claims about exercise and insomnia. However, this does not necessarily mean that the study is reliable or accurate. Secondly, there are instances of inflammatory rhetoric used throughout the article when describing how exercising can help with insomnia symptoms such as difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. This type of language may be effective in persuading readers but it also creates a biased viewpoint that is not supported by evidence. Lastly, there are several examples of dichotomous depictions throughout the article when describing how exercise can affect different types of insomnia symptoms such as short sleepers and those who sleep for very long periods. This type of language may be effective in creating a clear distinction between these two groups but it also oversimplifies complex issues.- The study found people who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep
- Those who keep up exercise long term were found to be 55% more likely to be normal sleepers - getting six to eight hours - than people who weren't active.
- People who worked out at least twice per week, for at least an hour per week, were designated as physically active. Those who were still at this level 10 years later were classed as persistently active (25%) by researchers
- The experts analysis showed 'physically active people have a lower risk of some insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep durations, both long and short'
Bias (85%)
The article is biased towards the idea that exercise can significantly reduce insomnia risk. The author uses quotes from experts to support this claim and provides statistics to back it up. However, they do not provide any counterarguments or evidence against the benefits of exercise for sleep.- > It found people who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
- People who worked out at least twice per week, for at least an hour per week, were designated as physically active.
- The experts' analysis showed
- Those who keep up exercise long term were found to be 55% more likely to be normal sleepers - getting six to eight hours - than people who weren't active.
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