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How Much Time to Spend in Physical Activity, Sleep and be Sedentary in 24 h to Achieve Good Health?

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One should have adequate amount of good quality sleep on a regular and consistent basis on weekdays and weekends along with adequate amount of physical activity and good nutrition for good health. We discuss current evidence in relation to sleep and physical activity and share how the general public can plan their 24 h incorporating adequate amount of good quality sleep and physical activity to achieve good health. We recommend 150 min of moderate to vigorous physical activity, 7–9 h of sleep and less than 8 h of sedentary time for adults.

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Singh, T.D., Sharma, H.B. How Much Time to Spend in Physical Activity, Sleep and be Sedentary in 24 h to Achieve Good Health?. Sleep Vigilance 6, 371–376 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41782-022-00213-4

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