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Sleeping During the Day May Up Diabetes, Cancer, High Blood Pressure Risk in Older People

Excessive daytime sleepiness is bad for older people. Grandpas and grandmas who take long naps during the day are more likely to develop diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.

Sleeping During the Day May Up Diabetes, Cancer, High Blood Pressure Risk in Older People

Sleeping During the Day May Up Diabetes, Cancer, High Blood Pressure Risk in Older People

Is sleeping during the day bad for Grandpas and Grandmas? Yes, taking long naps during the day may increase the risk of developing diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure in older people.

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