For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.

Here’s what experts have to say.

New evidence suggests that nap habits in later life may serve as a measurable indicator of underlying health problems.

Is napping a sign of declining health? A new study uses objective wearable data to link morning naps and excessive daytime ...

The new study, published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, went even deeper, showing that in older adults, each extra hour of ...

Naps might be linked to a higher risk of death, according to a study. Here's what you should know.

Too much napping is linked to a higher risk of dying among older folks, researchers reported April 20 in JAMA Network Open.

People who often nap have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure and having a stroke, a large new study has found. "This may be because, although taking a nap itself is not harmful, many ...

A siesta may sound tantalizing while sitting in front of the computer after lunch. And while most people can't crawl under their desks at work for a quick snooze, napping has many health benefits.