Taking a daytime nap increases the risk of suffering a stroke.
Sleeping during the day increases the risk of suffering a stroke
Scientists have warned that nodding off during the day has a number of serious health risks as it can also be an early warning sign of high blood pressure.
The findings are based on 360,000 Brits between the ages of 40 and 69 who were tracked over the course of 11 years and provide a grim conclusion for those who sleep during the day.
Professor E Wang, from China's Central South University, said: "These results are especially interesting since millions of people might enjoy a regular or even daily nap."
Dr. Michael A. Grandner, a sleep expert at the University of Arizona, says that naps are "not enough" to make up for a lack of rest at night.
He said: "This study echoes other findings that generally show that taking more naps seems to reflect increased risk for problems with heart health and other issues."