Frequent Morning Naps May Signal Hidden Health Risks in Seniors, Study Finds
TL;DR
A long-term study using wearable-measured nap patterns in 1,300+ older adults (average age ~81) found that more frequent and longer morning naps are associated with higher all-cause mortality, suggesting napping patterns could help flag underlying health issues (though correlation, not causation).
- Napping may be warning sign of health issues in older adults, study finds USA Today
- Daytime napping patterns may reveal hidden health decline in older adults Medical Xpress
- The Morning Nap as a Risk Factor for Death Medscape
- Common daytime habit could be very serious red flag warning sign say scientists The Mirror
- Napping and Mortality Risk; Senator's Daughter Dies; Video Game Triage in the ED MedPage Today
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