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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Does Napping Reduce Aging? Unpacking the Science of Snoozing

According to a 2023 study published in *Sleep Health*, individuals with a genetic predisposition to regular daytime napping showed a larger total brain volume, equivalent to a brain that was 2.6 to 6.5 years younger. This exciting finding has many asking: does napping reduce aging in a meaningful way?

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Do older people need naps to stay healthy?

Sleep patterns change significantly with age, with many older adults experiencing more disrupted nighttime sleep. This can naturally lead to daytime fatigue, prompting the question: do older people need naps to compensate for this decline in sleep quality and duration?

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