Thursday, July 31, 2008

Aerobics and Insomnia


Wikipedia defines Insomnia as a sleeping disorder that is characterized by difficulty in getting sleep or staying asleep. According to US Department of Health, 64 million Americans are suffering from Insomnia.

Sleeping Pills and sedatives are often given to patients who are suffering from Insomnia. However, these kinds of treatment leads to drug dependence. Recent studies from Brazil shows that a session of moderate aerobics can actually help relieve stress and ease insomnia.

"This is the first study to look at the importance of using physical exercise to treat insomnia and
may contribute to increased quality of life in people with one of the most important kind of sleep disorders around the world," Passos said.

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