London: Taking a nap during the day may help protect against dementia in old age, a new study has found.
In a study conducted at University College London, scientists analyzed data from 378,932 Britons between the ages of 40 and 69.
The review found that some people fall asleep during the day for genetic reasons. Scans show that daytime sleepers’ brains are 2.6 to 6.5 years younger.
According to Dr. Victoria Garfield, senior author of the study, short-term daytime naps may help maintain brain health in some people. Hopefully, this research can help dispel the various myths about daytime sleep.
According to researchers, a nap of less than 30 minutes in the early afternoon may be best. This process can protect the brain from damage caused by not getting enough sleep at night.
According to a survey conducted last year, one in five Britons say they regularly take naps during the day, with older people at higher rates.
The survey revealed that 27 percent of people over the age of 60 took frequent naps during the day, compared to 13 percent of people under the age of 25.
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