February 2007 PMID 17296887

Siesta in healthy adults and coronary mortality in the general population.

Androniki Naska, Eleni Oikonomou, Antonia Trichopoulou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Dimitrios Trichopoulos

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The discussions display a generally positive reception towards the idea that siestas may lower coronary mortality, with posts like 'Take a nap. It will literally save your life' indicating enthusiasm. Cultural references, such as mentions of Prophet Muhammad’s teachings, add a layer of context but also introduce diverse perspectives, illustrating a mix of scientific curiosity and cultural influence in responses.

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Most of the discussions acknowledge the positive findings, with some posts suggesting naps may improve heart health, while a few express skepticism or bring in unrelated cultural references.

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Moderate interest is evident, as some posts explore practical applications like incorporating naps into wellness programs, but others show casual or superficial engagement.

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The overall engagement appears neutral, with some comments referencing the study's implications, but many posts lack deep analysis or critical discussion.

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The influence of the publication seems modest, as some express curiosity or support, but there is little evidence of significant shifts in opinion or widespread debate.

Abstract in brief

The study analyzed a large group of healthy adults from the Greek EPIC cohort to examine how midday napping (siesta) relates to coronary death risk, considering various factors like health status, activity, and diet.
Results showed that both occasional and regular siestas were linked to a significant reduction in the risk of coronary mortality, with regular nappers experiencing about a 37% lower risk compared to non-nappers.
The protective effect of siesta was especially strong among working men, suggesting that taking midday naps may be beneficial for heart health in healthy adults, although the study couldn't draw definitive conclusions for women due to fewer deaths.]

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Ralph Bennett

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Mike Lustgarten, PhD

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RT @SassyE: Siesta in Healthy Adults and Coronary Mortality in the General Population https://t.co/eSKIzhFYmy

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Siesta in Healthy Adults and Coronary Mortality in the General Population https://t.co/eSKIzhFYmy

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Lafontaine La Fontaine

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@lu_eder Studie 1: https://t.co/QPuXtRrwvy

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slamcampbell.bsky.social

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Shit sorry, thought it would plot the link. Here: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17296887/

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Andrew Kinsey (@andrewkinsey.bluesky.social)

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Think I can get my firm to sign off on naps as part of our wellness program? https://t.co/PWBQzHb7JD

Sep 13, 2023 · 7 likes · 10,995 followers View post →

Scott Carney

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Take a nap. It will literally save your life. https://t.co/Z4ZdS9ZQUm

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Amr Kamal

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The prophet Muhammad told : take siesta due the satan don’t take it Siesta in healthy adults and coronary mortality in the general population https://t.co/r2R1e9czUf

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Amr Kamal

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There are Hadith of prophet Mohamed : take napes , the satan never take it https://t.co/r2R1e9czUf

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Nobuyuki Kawai

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@OdaQ_DM https://t.co/VuEj4kTy5g

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Alex Suchodolski

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Siesta in healthy adults and coronary mortality in the general population

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Dr. F

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#シエスタ実施者総#死亡リスク#循環器疾患死亡リスク低い。ギリシャ#コホート少し長め?#昼寝#文献Naska A, et al. Arch Intern Med. 2007. Siesta in healthy adults and coronary mortality in the general population. - PubMed https://t.co/NShlhm7uwy

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