MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

Resistance Training Emerges as Most Effective Exercise for Insomnia in Older Adults

- New evidence review reveals resistance exercise significantly improves sleep quality in seniors, outperforming aerobic and combination exercises with a 5.7-point average increase in sleep quality scores. - Up to 50% of older adults globally experience sleeping difficulties, with insomnia increasing risks for heart disease, cognitive impairment, dementia, and falls. - Researchers analyzed data from 25 clinical trials involving nearly 2,200 older adults, finding that strength training offers the most significant benefits for treating age-related insomnia.