Naps are often debated, as some people consider them beneficial, while others consider them disruptive to regular sleep schedules. However, a Mayo Clinic Press article that references a 2021 article in the journal Nature Communications titled “ Genetic Determinants of Daytime Napping and Effects on Cardiometabolic Health ” states that daytime napping can actually be advantageous.

According to co-lead author Hassan Dashti, the study's data suggests two primary reasons for being "nap-prone": a sleep deficit caused by early waking or disrupted sleep, or an individual's inherent need for more sleep.

Dashti's study revealed that 38% of participants sometimes napped, and 5% always napped. These figures are consistent with U.S. surveys indicating that approximately one-third of adults nap

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