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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Julia Musto

Is your daily nap a sign of something more dire?

A nap can be a good way to boost energy throughout the day — but experts say napping too much may also be a sign of a problem with your brain health.

Older Americans who napped every day or most days had a 48 percent higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new 10-year study of nearly 1,000 people on Medicare aged 65 and up.

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