Frequent daytime naps linked to 48% greater risk of dementia, study says

A elder care story from Florida, reported by WESH Orlando.

Elder Care · Florida · October 21, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 22, 2026

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A ten‑year study finds that frequent daytime naps are linked to a 48 percent higher risk of dementia in older adults.

Local News · Florida — Morning edition, October 22, 2026

Reported by WESH Orlando, October 21, 2026. Read the full story at WESH Orlando →

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