Excessive Napping Linked to Higher Mortality Rates in Older Adults
A 19-year study reveals that objectively measured nap length, frequency, and timing can serve as trackable warning signs for underlying health conditions.
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Inconsistent Childcare Sleep Regulations Across Canada Raise Concerns
A new study reveals inconsistencies in sleep regulations across Canadian childcare centers, potentially affecting the quality of rest and development for young children.
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4 Distinct Sleep Patterns and Their Impact on Health
Researchers identified four distinct patterns that characterize how most people sleep—and they’re also predictive of long-term health.
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Suboptimal Sleep Correlates With Brain Injuries on MRI
Yale researchers say these silent brain injuries, caused by sleeping too much or too little, may foreshadow an increased risk of stroke and dementia.
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How to Determine if Your Child Still Needs Naps
A pediatrician offers advice on how to determine if young children need naps and how to adjust their sleep patterns for optimal development.
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Melatonin and Sleep Hygiene Aid in Dementia-Related Sundowning
A OSF HealthCare internal medicine provider offers strategies to help alleviate sundowning symptoms in elderly patients with dementia.
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Survey Reveals Ideal Time for Thanksgiving Day Nap
A survey finding that Americans are more prone to napping during the holidays has also identified the ideal timing and length for a Thanksgiving Day nap.
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Longer Naps Nearly Double Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Daytime napping for 30 minutes or longer is associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation.
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Surprisingly, Mice that Drink Caffeine Sleep More Solidly
Chronic caffeine consumption in mice not only leads to more solid sleep but also increases brain blood flow during sleep—which could offer neuroprotective benefits, a new study finds.
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The Napping Strategy That Could Help New Parents and Shift Workers
A new analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps revealed the ideal napping strategy that might help counteract drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty—and the findings can also benefit new parents.
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Japanese Cafe Lets Customers Nap While Standing in Sleep Pods
A café in Japan is offering a new twist for coffee lovers—the chance to pair their brew with quick, standing naps in vertical sleep pods.
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Short Naps Can Improve Memory, Increase Productivity, Reduce Stress and Promote a Healthier Heart
Napping offers health benefits like improved mental function and stress reduction, but naps over 30 minutes might disrupt nighttime sleep.
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Power Nap Station Opens to Combat Drowsy Driving on Major Highway
A new power nap station has opened on Portugal’s A2 highway to combat road accidents caused by driver drowsiness.
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Can Coffee or a Nap Make Up for Sleep Deprivation? A Psychologist Explains Why There’s No Substitute for Shut-Eye
A Michigan State University psychologist delves into the effects of sleep deprivation, exploring potential remedies, such as caffeine and naps, and their efficacy in counteracting the impacts of lost sleep.
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Why Do I Fall Asleep on the Sofa but Am Wide Awake When I Get to Bed?
Falling asleep on the sofa but not in bed? Sleep pressure, your body’s circadian rhythm, and your environment play key roles.
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Could an Afternoon Nap Help Us Cope With Hotter Temperatures? It’s Worked for Australia’s First Nations People
As the world grapples with ever-hotter temperatures, we may well need to relearn the art of the afternoon nap.
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Frequent Naps in Infants Linked to Poorer Cognitive Skills
A new study sheds light on what nap times reveal about young children’s brain development.
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