Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Neuroscience News.
Daytime napping in older adults — what this observational study examines and why researchers think it could signal future cognitive decline.
Key Takeaways
- Older adults who napped most days or daily had a 48% higher risk of developing dementia compared to rare or non-nappers.
- The nap–dementia association remained after excluding cases diagnosed within the first five years of follow-up.
- Associations persisted after adjusting for nighttime sleep duration, daytime sleepiness, obstructive sleep apnea risk, and demographics.
