Research advances in physical activity and insomnia: a bibliometric and thematic evolution analysis

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Insomnia affects 16.2% of the global population, leading to significant health issues and is recognized as a public health challenge by the WHO.
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Physical activity is a modifiable behavior that can improve sleep quality, increase slow-wave sleep, and stabilize circadian rhythms.
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The study identified a 15.12% annual growth rate in publications, with the US and China as leading contributors to the research.
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The research has evolved through four phases, transitioning from metabolic associations to genetic causality and digital interventions.
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Future research should focus on AI-enabled wearables for sleep monitoring and integrating exercise into clinical sleep health guidelines.

Frontiers In Psychiatry

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