Modern societies are experiencing an increasing trend of reduced sleep duration, with
nocturnal sleeping time below the recommended ranges for health. Epidemiological and …

Sleep-immune interactions are well-known phenomena in everyday life and folk wisdom.
There is no doubt that an infection makes us tired and increases the desire to sleep, and a …

Disrupted circadian rhythms have been linked to an increased risk of hypertension and
cardiovascular disease. However, many studies show inconsistent findings and are not …

Associations between night sleep duration and cardiovascular risk factors in adults have
been well documented. However, the associations for daytime napping remain unclear. In …

The mid-day nap, sometimes called a siesta, is a ubiquitous occurrence across the lifespan.
It is well established that in addition to reducing sleepiness, mid-day naps offer a variety of …

Introduction Little is known about the longitudinal association between napping and
cognitive impairment in older adults. Methods We used wrist actigraphy to measure naps in …

Background: We aimed to examine the longitudinal associations between daytime napping
and nighttime sleep duration with the risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) among Chinese elderly …

Abstract Study Objectives Growing evidence linked inflammation with sleep. This study
aimed to evaluate the associations and causal effects of sleep traits including insomnia …

Background Several studies have shown that afternoon napping promotes cognitive function
in the elderly; on the other hand, some studies have shown opposite results. This current …

Background Sleep dysregulation has been linked to gastrointestinal dysfunction and
inflammation. Aims To explore the associations between sleep duration, daytime napping …