Study: How napping is associated with increased health risks

(CNN)  — A new study out Monday shows frequent napping is linked to a 12-percent higher risk of developing high blood pressure.

Taking regular naps is also associated with a 24-percent higher risk of having a stroke.
The study used data from 360-thousand participants.

One clinical psychologist who studies sleep says taking naps itself is not harmful, but could be an indication of inadequate sleep at night which *is* associated with higher health risks.
If you would like to find out more information, or to check out the latest edition of the American Heart Association Journal ‘hypertension.’