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 Posted: 02/13/07 - 08:53 Post subject: Napping Found to Make Heart Grow Stronger |
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Greek and US researchers found that regular naps could reduce the chances of developing fatal heart disease in men.
In a six-year study, the researchers followed 24,000 adult Greeks. The study results revealed that napping at least three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes had a 37% lower risk of dying from heart disease than those who did not nap.
The findings were stronger for employed men than to the unemployed and in retirees, short naps haven’t been found to lower heart-disease risk.
Unfortunately, little conclusion was made for working women as there were only few women participating in the study.
Considering that the napping affects the working population, it is thought that napping relieves some of the work- related stress that is very bad for the heart.
The lead author of the study said: "We interpret our results as indicting that among healthy adults, a siesta may reduce coronary mortality, possibly due to stress- releasing consequences,"
Siesta is a Spanish word indicating short naps taken in the early afternoon, often after the midday meal. |
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