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- Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found frequent daytime napping raises dementia risk in seniors.
- The ten-year study followed nearly 1,000 adults aged 65+ starting in 2013.
- Daily nappers had a 48% higher chance of developing dementia.
- Unintentional sleepers faced a 39% increased dementia risk.
- Naps of 30 minutes or less were linked to a 40% higher dementia risk, even after adjusting for nighttime sleep.
