A new study reported that early risers who also stayed active throughout the day performed better on cognition tests and had lower rates of depression.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center discovered that waking up early benefits elderly adults who are awake closer to dawn — before 7 a.m. — and exercised consistently.

The New York Post reported, “But the exercise time was more important than the intensity, researchers found. Those who intensely exercised for 30 minutes to an hour every day saw less benefit than those who only exercised lightly, like walking, throughout the day. “

They added, “Combined with early rising, consistent exercise could be linked to improved or maintained cognitive health as people age.”

“People often think about activity intensity being important for health, but it might be the duration of activity that matters more,” said Stephen Smagula, Ph.D., an assistant psychiatry professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in a statement.”

The Daily Brief added:

• Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham! sings it but do you say it? A recent study found that more women (48.4 percent) than men (39.7 percent) said they were morning people. People over 60 (63.1 percent) were much more likely to prefer mornings than people under 30 (24.2 percent).
• Frank Sinatra Likes The Sunrise and for some good reasons. A 2010 study found morning people are more proactive, goal-oriented, and have strong problem-solving skills. A 2008 study found college students who were self-proclaimed “morning people” earned a full grade point higher than those who stayed up late.
• Be like an ant (Pro. 6:6-8). It works diligently and rests appropriately. God doesn’t sleep but he asks us to rest, knowing he is watching over us and has great care for us. Rest stops us but also reminds us of the One who sustains us (Mark 2:27, 1 Pet. 5:7, Ps. 73:26).

Read the full New York Post story here.

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