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Frequent or longer naps in older age may signal declining health, study suggests

April 24, 2026

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Changes to napping patterns could be a warning sign of underlying or developing health conditions. Image credit: Marko/Stocksy

A new study highlights that older adults tend to nap more often, for longer, and earlier in the day as they aged.
Notably, the study links increases in nap duration and frequency over time to a higher risk of death.
While the association does not prove causation, it suggests that changes to nap patterns may reflect underlying health decline or disrupted body…

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