If you're having sleep difficulties, consider exercise for a better night rest

Research found that people who were persistently active were 42% less likely than others to have difficulty falling asleep. — 123rf

WE'RE not all equal when it comes to insomnia. However, there are a few healthy lifestyle habits that can help minimise the risk of sleep difficulties. One of these is exercise, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Open.

The findings of this study are the result of 10 years' work by an international research team. The researchers assessed the frequency, duration and intensity of weekly physical activity in 4,339 middle-aged adults from nine European countries. They also took into account their insomnia symptoms, the duration of their nighttime sleep and their level of daytime sleepiness.