The Links Between Napping And Dementia May Go Further Than We Realized

Researchers analyzed 995 U.S. seniors aged 65+ from the NHATS study and found that over a median five‑year follow‑up, 417 (41.9%) developed possible or probable dementia. Frequent daytime nappers had a 48% higher dementia rate, while short (≤30 min) and unintentional naps were linked to 40‑39% higher risk.

Source: The Links Between Napping And Dementia May Go Further Than We Realized — ScienceAlert

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