The Causal Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep and Eating Disorders: Evidence From a Mendelian Randomization Analysis
This study suggests PA may reduce the risk of sleep disorders, while its impact on eating disorders appears limited. Future research should explore how different types, frequencies, and intensities of PA affect various health conditions to optimize its use in public health.
Authors
- Ya‐Hui Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1785-5123)
- Kelong Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3908-7176)
- Zhiyuan Qiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6319-5979)
- Kai Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4650-0448)
- Aiguo Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1483-5028)
- Deyu Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5588-797X)
- Zhiyuan Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1122-0272)
Institutions
- Nanjing Sport Institute (CN)
- Gdansk University of Physical Education and Sport (PL)
- Yangzhou Vocational University (CN)
- Yangzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Physical Activity and Health
- Published
- 2025-09-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0152
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00