More naps, higher risk? Research links daytime sleep to health warnings in aging adults
Excessive daytime napping is associated with higher mortality risk in older adults, according to new research from Mass General Brigham.Between 20% and 60% of older adults take naps, according to the researchers.While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.The study followed 1,338 older adults for up to 19 years, tracking the timing […]
