US Study Links Daily Napping Patterns to Dementia Risk in Elderly

A US study followed nearly 1,000 elderly individuals for ten years and found that napping patterns correlate with dementia risk. The findings suggest changes in nap frequency or duration may serve as early indicators, though causality remains unproven. This adds to growing evidence on sleep and cognitive decline, potentially informing early screening.

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