Marvin Y Chong, Koen G Frenken, Simone J P M Eussen, Annemarie Koster, Gerda K Pot, Stéphanie O Breukink, Maryska Janssen-Heijnen, Eric T P Keulen, Wouter Bijnens, Laurien M Buffart, Kenneth Meijer, Frank A J L Scheer, Karen Steindorf, Judith de Vos-Geelen, Matty P Weijenberg, Eline H van Roekel, Martijn J L Bours
BACKGROUND: There is a growing population of survivors of colorectal cancer (CRC). Fatigue and insomnia are common symptoms after CRC, negatively influencing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Besides increasing physical activity and decreasing sedentary behavior, the timing and patterns of physical activity and rest over the 24-h day (i.e. diurnal rest-activity rhythms) could also play a role in alleviating these symptoms and improving HRQoL. We investigated longitudinal associations of the diurnal rest-activity rhythm (RAR) with fatigue, insomnia, and HRQoL in survivors of CRC...
May 2, 2024: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity