Siestas Associated With Reduced Risk Of Heart-Related Death
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:00 PM EST
... Among Greek adults, taking regular midday naps is associated with reduced risk of death from heart disease over a six-year period, especially among working men, according to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.Some evidence suggests that in countries where siestas are common, rates of death from heart disease tend to be lower. [click link for full article] ...
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