#BeatNCDs

New research is shedding light on a surprisingly simple strategy for increasing daily exercise: go to bed earlier. Scientists at Monash University in Australia have uncovered compelling evidence that people who consistently sleep earlier are more physically active the next day, compared to night owls and even those with average sleep schedules. The findings, released this week in the respected Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could reshape public health advice not only in Australia but around the world—including Thailand, where late nights and sedentary lifestyles are common modern challenges (Gizmodo; Monash News).