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Short naps can raise risk of diabetes

Napping for more than 30 minutes at a time can raise the chances of developing type two diabetes, according to the results of a study of more than 27,000 people in China.

Napping for more than 30 minutes at a time can raise the chances of developing type two diabetes, according to the results of a study of more than 27,000 people in China. Researchers found men and women taking 40 winks were also more likely to have high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels compared to those who stayed awake through the day. The findings, first published in the journal Sleep Medicine, are in contrast to those from other recent studies, which found daytime sleeps could boost brain power and slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes by more than

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