Estudio vincula siestas diarias con mayor riesgo de demencia en mayores

Estudio vincula siestas diarias con mayor riesgo de demencia en mayores

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Investigadores de la Universidad Johns Hopkins informaron que un estudio de diez años entre beneficiarios de Medicare de 65 años o más encontró una asociación entre las siestas diarias o frecuentes y un aumento del riesgo de demencia de aproximadamente entre el 40 % y el 48 %. El análisis, dirigido por el Dr.

Adam Spira, revisó los historiales médicos durante todo el periodo. Estos hallazgos, publicados anteriormente este mes, habían señalado que los adultos mayores que duermen durante el día presentan un 48 % más de probabilidad de desarrollar demencia en un período de diez años.

Actores

Dr. Adam Spira The Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences U.S. Medicare program

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United States Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Veredicto general: Parcialmente confirmado Confianza: 66% Afirmaciones: 4
Resumen

All four claims about a study on adults aged 65 and older and the increased risk of developing dementia linked to daily or frequent naps were partially confirmed. The claim that a ten-year study found a 40-48% increased risk of dementia with daily or frequent short naps was partially confirmed. The statement that a Johns Hopkins study found adults 65 and older who nap daily face a significantly higher chance of developing dementia over ten years was partially confirmed. The assertion that a Johns Hopkins study reports a 48% greater chance of developing dementia for adults 65 and older who nap daily over ten years was partially confirmed. The claim that a Johns Hopkins study found older adults who nap daily have a 48% greater chance of developing dementia over ten years was also partially confirmed.

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Artículos

22 de octubre de 2026
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Seemingly harmless daily habit may signal increased dementia risk
Seemingly harmless daily habit may signal increased dementia risk

Fox News • 22 de oct 18:33

A Johns Hopkins study found that older adults who nap daily have a 48% greater chance of developing dementia over ten years.

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21 de octubre de 2026
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Study reveals daytime nap linked to increased chance of dementia
Study reveals daytime nap linked to increased chance of dementia

AL.com • 21 de oct 11:23

A Johns Hopkins study found that adults 65 and older who nap daily face a significantly higher chance of developing dementia over a decade.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 8% Centro
20 de octubre de 2026
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Popular daytime habit linked to 48% greater risk of dementia
Popular daytime habit linked to 48% greater risk of dementia

New York Post • 20 de oct 19:38

A Johns Hopkins study reports that adults aged 65 and older who nap daily have a 48% greater chance of developing dementia over ten years, though researchers say napping may be a symptom rather than a cause.

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19 de octubre de 2026
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Is your daily nap a sign of something more dire?
Is your daily nap a sign of something more dire?

The Independent • 19 de oct 19:36

A ten-year study of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older found that daily or frequent short naps are associated with a roughly 40-48% increased risk of developing dementia.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
15 de octubre de 2026
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3 Napping Habits Linked To Dementia Years Before Diagnosis
3 Napping Habits Linked To Dementia Years Before Diagnosis

HuffPost UK • 15 de oct 13:23

Research involving 995 U.S. Medicare participants over 65 found that frequent, unintentional, or short daytime naps were associated with a 39-48% increased likelihood of developing dementia over a ten-year period.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 8% Centro

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