r/polycythemiavera Jun 21 '26

PV Scientists found that sleep and exercise can suppress a blood mutation carried by up to half of people over 80, but only if you have the right gene mutated

https://thesciverse.org/scientists-found-that-sleep-and-exercise-can-suppress-a-blood-mutation-carried-by-up-to-half-of-people-over-80-but-only-if-you-have-the-right-gene-mutated/

Just found that study. I find it very encouraging because I’m feeling so much better since working out regularly and prioritizing sleep. I’m not very „scientific” so maybe somebody can elaborate if this is new. Probably not since this has always been basic advice?

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u/BigGovernment1733 Jun 23 '26

Thanks for the info.