The Anonymous Widower

My Family And Lunchtime Naps

Consider.

• My father was a great one for a lunchtime nap of perhaps thirty minutes after his sandwiches and a cup of tea in his print works in Wood Green.
• I can still see him sitting there on a wartime Utility dining-chair fast asleep.
• As my paternal grandfather was a professional alcoholic, I suspect he slept a lot. But whether he took naps, I do not know.
• I’ve always been prone to fall asleep, but as I’ve got older, I seem to do it more often.
• My middle son, also had a nap after Christmas Lunch last year. But was that just coincidence.

These are questions, that I’ve asked Google AI.

Are There Any Medical Benefits Of The Spanish Siesta?

Google AI said.

Yes, there are potential medical benefits associated with the Spanish siesta, which is a short afternoon nap. Studies suggest that siestas can improve cognitive function, mood, and cardiovascular health. A well-timed and appropriately short siesta can help reduce stress, improve memory consolidation, and even lower blood pressure.

That seems fairly positive.

Will A Spanish Siesta Help Atrial Fibrillation?

I ask this question, as I have atrial fibrillation and I was told, it caused my stroke.

Google AI said.

Spanish siesta, or daytime napping, is not a guaranteed or recommended treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib). While some studies suggest a link between napping and AFib risk, the relationship is complex and depends on nap duration and individual factors. Short naps (15-30 minutes) may be associated with a lower risk, while longer naps could potentially increase the risk, especially in those with hypertension.

As I don’t have hypertension, it could be positive for me!

Does Atrial Fibrilation Run In Families?

Google AI said.

Yes, atrial fibrillation (AFib) can run in families, meaning it can be inherited. While many cases of AFib are linked to lifestyle factors, age, and other medical conditions, a significant portion of individuals with AFib, especially those with no clear cause, have a family history of the condition. Studies suggest that up to 30% of people with AFib of unknown cause have a family history of the condition.

As my father’s medical history seems fairly similar to mine, I wouldn’t be surprised if he had had it.

Is there A Connection Between Atrial Fibrilation And Coeliac Disease?

Google AI said.

Yes, there is an association between atrial fibrillation (AF) and celiac disease (CD), with studies indicating an increased risk of AF in individuals with CD. This connection is thought to be linked to the inflammatory nature of both conditions.

I have both and I suspect my father did too. We both had a serious stroke at around sixty.

My father had a second, which killed him a few years later. Modern pharmaceuticals have probably kept me alive.

July 19, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Health | Artificial Intelligence, Atrial Fibrillation, My Father, Pharmaceuticals, Sleep, Stroke