AUTHOR=Du Pengqiang , Li Jiqian , Hua Zixin , Sun Yiqi , Song Siyang , Liao Yin , Cheng Sheng , Li Xingang 
  
TITLE=Multiple Health Outcomes of Daytime Napping: A Comprehensive Umbrella Review
  
JOURNAL=Public Health Reviews
  
VOLUME=Volume 47 - 2026
  
YEAR=2026
  
URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/public-health-reviews/articles/10.3389/phrs.2026.1609013
  
DOI=10.3389/phrs.2026.1609013
  
ISSN=2107-6952
  
ABSTRACT=ObjectivesThis umbrella review aimed to clarify the dose-response relationship between napping duration and multiple health outcomes.MethodsFollowing JBI guidelines, the review included studies from PubMed, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, and EMBASE. Data on health outcomes, effect sizes, and study characteristics were extracted, and the quality of the studies was assessed using AMSTAR-2 and GRADE. A random effects model and a sensitivity analysis were used to evaluate the associations.ResultsThis umbrella review identified 16 meta-analyses encompassing 244 health-related outcomes. Napping for <60 min maximizes cognitive enhancement (SMD = 0.69, 95% CI: 0.37–1.00) and reduces fatigue, while minimizing the risk of all-cause mortality and chronic diseases. Napping for >60 min correlates with a 30% higher risk of coronary heart disease and a 20% increased risk of diabetes and obesity; short naps (20–30 min) improve athletic performance (SMD = 0.99, 95% CI: 0.67–1.31) and recovery, particularly in sleep-deprived individuals.ConclusionLimiting nap duration to ≤60 min may optimize cognitive and physical benefits while reducing chronic disease risks. For individuals with chronic conditions, it is prudent to avoid prolonged naps (>60 min) and prioritize nighttime sleep quality.