Napping Health Risks | OutcomeReference

Selfcare cause

A nap is a short period of sleep, typically taken between the hours of 9am and 9pm as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Naps are most often taken as a response to drowsiness during waking hours.

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Decreased risk of Cancer Lymphatic system	1 study Association of shift-work, daytime napping, and nighttime sleep wit... Study in 2016 -103% with Moderate evidence 25,377 subjects
Minor increase risk of Blood Pressure - Hype... Cardiovascular system	1 study Afternoon Napping and Cognition in Chinese Older Adults: Findings f... Study in 2016 +13% with Low evidence in 2 years 2,974 subjects
Minor increase risk of Cognitive Activity Brain system	1 study Afternoon Napping and Cognition in Chinese Older Adults: Findings f... Study in 2016 +11% with High evidence in 2 years 2,974 subjects

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Increased risk of Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular system	1 study Daytime Napping and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and All-Caus... Study in 2015 +82% with High evidence in 11 years 151,588 subjects
Increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic system	1 study J-curve relation between daytime nap duration and type 2 diabetes o... Study in 2016 +46% with High evidence in 10 years 288,883 subjects
Minor increase risk of Metabolic Syndrome Lymphatic system	1 study J-curve relation between daytime nap duration and type 2 diabetes o... Study in 2016 +19% with High evidence in 10 years 288,883 subjects

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