A study of 86,565 adults finds a connection between daytime napping habits and mortality risk over an eight-year period, suggesting that nap patterns could indicate broader health concerns.

Harvard and MGH researchers looked at more than 85,000 middle aged to older adults and found that longer daytime naps were associated with a higher risk of death. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall reports ...

Several studies support the heart benefits of daytime naps. For example, research in Mediterranean countries where napping is common shows lower rates of heart disease and stroke. A study ...

Napping offers many benefits, but getting the most out of a midday snooze isn’t always easy. Fortunately, these expert-backed tips can help.

A new study has found a link between daytime napping and increased risk of all-cause mortality in middle-aged and older adults. Excessive napping may thus be an indicator of underlying health issues.

So, be it at your desk or relaxing in the garden, you might struggle to stay awake and a strategic nap could be just what your body needs. Fink says "naps can help you burn off sleepiness ...

When it comes to sleeping, few animals are as fastidious as orangutans. Each evening, as twilight approaches, the ...

Some naps can be refreshing, while others can leave you groggy and worse than before you shut your eyes. Dr. Amy Korwin, a pulmonologist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut, said ...

People who take longer daytime naps or nap in the midday to early afternoon have a higher risk of death People with inconsistent napping patterns also were at risk THURSDAY, June 5, 2025 ...

Findings from a recent study suggest that consumers who tend to take longer naps are increasing their risk of death and cardiovascular issues. Long naps could be a risk to consumers' health, study ...