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Research on napping and dementia risk

Overview

A study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has identified a potential link between frequent napping in older adults and an increased risk of dementia. Following 995 individuals aged 65 or older for up to ten years, researchers found that those who napped daily or most days faced an estimated 48% higher risk of dementia compared to those who rarely or never napped.

Specific sleep patterns were also noted: involuntary napping was associated with a 39% higher risk, while naps lasting 30 minutes or less were linked to an estimated 40% higher risk. Researchers clarified that these findings do not prove napping causes dementia, suggesting instead that increased daytime sleepiness may reflect early brain changes or other underlying health issues.

Entities

Johns Hopkins University · BMJ Open · Medicare · United States · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Timeline

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Sources

24matins.fr · ad-hoc-news.de · elnacional.com.py · it-boltwise.de