Morning naps may signal health issues in older adults, study finds
Using objective wrist-monitor data from the Rush University Memory and Aging Project, researchers found that longer and more frequent naps, especially morning naps, are linked to higher all-cause mortality over 19 years (about 13% higher per extra nap hour, 7% higher per additional nap per day; morning nappers ~30% higher risk than early-afternoon nappers). The relationship is correlational, not causal, and naps may reflect underlying disease or circadian disruption; wearable nap monitoring could help flag health issues early.
