Strong Daily Rhythms Plus Exercise Cut Death Risk by Two-Thirds
Graded Moderate — prospective cohort of 6,621 US adults followed for a median of 6.75 years, with accelerometer-measured rhythms, yet observational data cannot show cause.
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This study suggests keeping a consistent daily rhythm alongside regular exercise may meaningfully lower mortality risk.
Adults whose sleep-wake cycles followed a strong daily rhythm and who got enough exercise had a 65% lower risk of dying from any cause over about 7 years. The combo also slashed cardiovascular death risk by 75%. Part of the benefit seemed to come from slower biological aging, hinting that consistent routines matter as much as the workout itself.
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