Good sleep and regular exercise are essential for mental and physical health. But can exercise help if you are sleep-deprived? A study has found that moderate exercise for 20 minutes after a sleepless night can improve brain power.
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth evaluated how sleep, oxygen levels and exercise affected a person's cognitive ability, the capacity of the mind to perform tasks. The study, published in the journal Physiology and Behaviour, suggests that a bout of moderate-intensity exercise can help improve the cognitive function of people regardless of sleep deprivation and oxygen levels.
