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Jane Kirby

Lifting weights helps older people tackle insomnia, research suggests

A new study suggests lifting weights could help beat insomnia in older adults (Alamy/PA) -

Lifting weights helps older people beat insomnia, research suggests.

Experts found that resistance or muscle-strengthening exercises – such as lifting dumbbells or using gym equipment – helped cut sleeplessness.

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