New research has indicated that If your afternoon sleep usually lasts longer than half an hour, you are more at risk of premature death. A study of American researchers pointed out that such naps may be related to various health problems. ., ‘ The results contradict the recommendations of sleep medicine experts who recommend a short afternoon sleep.
Can it be dangerous?
Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA examined 86,000 adults at an average age of 63 for 11 years. During the study They had one week to wear a medical monitoring device that monitored their sleep. The results showed that persons with specific habits during sleep were more likely to be of death. It turned out that The biggest factor was a nap between noon and early afternoon.
Although researchers pointed out that these contexts persisted after taking into account factors such as age, gender, body weight, smoking or drinking alcohol, were unable to determine the exact cause of why a nap during the day can lead to premature death. However, there are several possible explanations. One of them says longer or irregular sleep can disrupt the natural circadian rhythm of the body. Other research They also found that this habit may be a sign of depression, diabetes or heart disease.
According to scientists, frequent naps can lead to premature death. (illustration photo)
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Also previous studies draw attention to the danger of a nap during the day. Scientists from the Institute of Nutrition at Fudan University in Shanghai early February 2025 found that a long daily sleep can increase the risk of stroke by almost a quarter. British NHS recommended to a healthy adult sleep seven to nine hoursbut age, health or lifestyle can affect how much rest you need.
