Source: Fox News
Summary
A study by Mass General Brigham found that excessive daytime napping in older adults is associated with a higher mortality risk. The study tracked 1,338 older adults for up to 19 years and found that longer, more frequent naps, especially in the morning, were linked to increased mortality risk. Each additional hour of daily napping was associated with a 13% higher risk, and each additional nap per day increased risk by roughly 7%. The study suggests that tracking napping patterns could help catch health conditions early.
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The advice sounds familiar.
This study is one of many that have linked excessive napping to various health concerns. The findings are not surprising, given the established association between daytime napping and underlying health decline. The study’s use of wearable trackers to measure napping patterns adds a new layer of objective data to the existing body of research. The correlation between napping and mortality risk is clear, but the causation remains uncertain. As the lead author noted, excessive napping is likely to indicate underlying disease or chronic conditions.
The study’s limitations, such as its observational design and limited population, highlight the need for further research. Nevertheless, the findings suggest that tracking napping patterns could be a valuable tool in predicting health conditions and preventing further decline.
Author: Evan Null
