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Diurnal Patterns of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity and Sleep in Relation to Cancer Risk: Findings From a Nationally Representative Study.
International journal of cancer·September 1, 2026·PMID 42129954
Why it mattersCircadian alignment of lifestyle behaviors may influence cancer risk beyond total activity or sleep duration. For clinicians focused on longevity and preventive health, these findings suggest that recommending morning physical activity and consistent early sleep timing could be a simple, modifiable strategy to discuss with patients.
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