Could enjoying a nap KILL you? Sleeping for more than 40 minutes during the day 'increases the risk of heart disease'

reports that research suggests “napping for 40 minutes” or longer may be linked “to a steep increase in the risk of being diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.” The findings will be presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting. Naps of longer than 40 minutes increase the risk of metabolic syndrome Includes raised blood pressure and cholesterol, excess fat around the waist and high blood sugar - all of which increase heart disease risk Naps of 90 minutes linked to 50% greater chance of metabolic syndrome Same effect was seen when people reported being excessively tired Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3506708/Could-enjoying-nap-KILL-Sleeping-40-minutes-day-increases-risk-heart-disease.html#ixzz43pGd1rlH Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3506708/Could-enjoying-nap-KILL-Sleeping-40-minutes-day-increases-risk-heart-disease.html hmm last week there was an article saying 20 minute afternoon nappers had longer lifespans.