Study Reveals How Your Daily Rhythm Affects Aging and Wellness
A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise reveals that the timing and consistency of daily activity may significantly impact heart and lung health in older adults. The research found that earlier and more regular activity patterns were associated with better cardiorespiratory fitness and walking efficiency, key indicators of healthy aging. Although the findings are observational and do not prove causation, they open new possibilities for personalized health strategies based on an individual’s internal clock.
The circadian rhythm, or internal biological clock, regulates sleep-wake cycles and various physiological and metabolic processes. To explore its connection to physical fitness, researchers enrolled about 800 independent older adults with an average age of 76. Participants wore wrist devices that continuously tracked their daily movement over seven days. Their heart and lung health were then evaluated through cardiopulmonary exercise testing, providing a comprehensive assessment of cardiorespiratory function.
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