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Montreal — If you think squeezing in a quick workout just before bedtime can help improve your sleep, you may be disappointed with the results, according to researchers from Concordia University.

Calgary, Alberta — If you’re younger than 60 and spend much of your leisure time being inactive, you may be at increased risk of a future stroke, according to a team of Canadian researchers.

Boston — Fitting more physical activity into your day may reduce your risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea, according to researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Amherst, MA — Can’t get to 10,000 steps a day? Aim for 7,000 to help curb your risk of heart disease and early death, say researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Ann Arbor, MI — Small changes to your diet can lead to a longer, healthier life – and also help the planet, according to researchers from the University of Michigan.

Boston — Adding more colorful foods to your diet may lower your risk of cognitive decline, researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggest.

Menomonee Falls, WI — Around 70% of office workers say they’re washing their hands more often because of new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, while about half avoid shaking hands with others, results of a recent survey show.

University Park, PA — Serving larger portions of vegetables may be a way to make sure your child eats the recommended daily amount, results of a recent study from Pennsylvania State University suggest.

Tampa, FL — Just one night of inadequate sleep can negatively affect your mental and physical well-being, a researcher from the University of South Florida says.

Bethesda, MD — If you suffer from migraines, eating more of certain kinds of fish may help reduce the frequency and pain, results of a recent study by researchers from the National Institutes of Health and the University of North Carolina suggest.