For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.

New evidence suggests that nap habits in later life may serve as a measurable indicator of underlying health problems.

Is napping a sign of declining health? A new study uses objective wearable data to link morning naps and excessive daytime ...

Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported April 20 in JAMA Network Open.

New research shows sleep patterns and disruptions may signal risks of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart conditions ...

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago followed roughly 1,300 older adults aged ...

New research reveals that as people age, naps may be an easily trackable warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health. A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham and Rush ...

New research suggests that changes to napping patterns in older adults, such as longer or more frequent naps, may signal ...

The new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, went even deeper, showing that in older adults, each extra hour of ...

Naps aren't just a substitute for sleep. They can uniquely reset your brain in ways a full night's rest doesn't always ...

A siesta may sound tantalizing while sitting in front of the computer after lunch. And while most people can't crawl under their desks at work for a quick snooze, napping has many health benefits.

Learn why excessive napping is associated with increased mortality rates in older adults, acting as a warning sign for ...