Background The relationship between daytime napping and depression remains debatable.
Thus, a meta-analysis in this study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between …

Background Daytime napping has been postulated as both a protective and a risk factor for
depression in previous studies. In addition to these conflicting results, research gaps also …

Background Poor sleep quality has been linked to depression in older adults, but results of
the association between daytime napping and depression remains limited and conflicting …

The effect of the afternoon napping duration on the risk of depression has not been well
established, particularly with regard to sex and age differences. The present study examines …

This study aimed to evaluate the associations of nighttime sleep duration and midday
napping with risk of depressive symptoms incidence and persistence among middle-aged …

Objective To explore the relationship among nap time, night sleep time, and depression
among the elderly and to determine the recommended sleep time to provide a scientific and …

Background The effect of weekend catch-up sleep (WCS) on depressive symptoms is
inconsistent among different populations, with limited evidence in Americans. Therefore, we …

Background Most adult patients with depression complain about sleep symptoms, including
insufficient and excessive sleep. However, previous studies investigating the impact of sleep …

Background Observational studies suggest that insomnia might be associated with an
increased risk of depression with inconsistent results. This study aimed at conducting a meta …

Background Depression, a prevalent mental disorder, has shown an increasing trend in
recent years, imposing a significant burden on health and society. Adequate sleep has been …