Massage Therapy Journal Spring 2026

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Shareable Research

Updates in Research: Massage + Sleep We are continually learning that sleep is a major indicator of health and well-being, and lack of sleep has implications for nearly every system in our body, from cardiovascular health to mental well-being. We’re also learning more about how massage can help people who have trouble sleeping find better, more restorative rest.

READ MORE! Learn more about how massage can improve sleep in this issue’s “Massage Therapy’s Effect on Sleep,” on page 58.

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