Short daytime napping reduces the risk of cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults: a 5-year longitudinal study

Short daytime napping reduces the risk of cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults: a 5-year longitudinal study

Abstract Background Beneficial effects of napping on cognition have been suggested in cross-sectional studies. This study aimed to clarify longitudinal associations between cognitive decline and sleep characteristics, particularly daytime napping, over a 5-year period in older adults. Methods Study...

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Main Authors: Kaori Kitamura, Yumi Watanabe, Kazutoshi Nakamura, Chikako Takano, Naomi Hayashi, Hisami Sato, Toshiyuki Someya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cohort studies
Napping
Sleep
Cognitive decline
Dementia
Epidemiology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02418-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02418-0

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