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Can exercising a lot during the day make you fall asleep and sleep better?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: If you exercise during the day . Exercising late at night can actually keep you awake do watch for that!

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Agree with Dr. Davis: Avoid exercising for several hours prior to bedtime.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/5/2015

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