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How exercise can help cure insomnia

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Exercising twice a week or more significantly cuts the risk of insomnia, according to a long-term study.

People who do regular exercise are 42% less likely to have difficulty falling asleep than those who are inactive, and are 22% less likely to report any symptoms of insomnia.

The research, published in the journal BMJ Open, also found that people

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