US EditionThis Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
Researchers found that each extra hour of daily napping was tied to a 13% higher mortality risk, suggesting naps may flag underlying illness.
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This Common Habit Could Signal Serious Health Problems in Later Life
Excessive and early-day napping in older adults correlates with increased mortality risk. New evidence suggests that nap habits in later life may serve as a measurable indicator of underlying health problems. Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center followed 1,338 older adults for as long as 19 years, tracking their napping behavior [...]
Frequent daytime sleep in the elderly can be a signal of dangerous diseases - the results of a 20-year study by scientists tsn.ua (news 1+1).
A recent study reveals that napping patterns in older adults may be associated with higher mortality rates. The research, conducted by scientists at Mass General Brigham, suggests that excessive napping, especially in the morning, may signal underlying health problems. The results indicate the importance of monitoring these habits for the early detection of medical conditions. Association between Naps and Mortality in Older Adults The research i…
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