Let’s continue on the topic of napping.
We left off discussing some of the negative aspects of napping. We were reviewing the concept of sleep inertia and how if a nap is too long, a person might have a reduction in performance and worsened mood soon after waking. Obviously this usually is counterproductive to the reasons why we take a nap in the first place, so it is best to limit naps to less than 30 minutes. Sleeping longer than this can cause a person to wake up in the deeper...
Don’t think you will be doing less work because you sleep during the day. That’s a foolish notion held by people with no... Read more »
According to a report published in the February first issue of the journal Sleep, a short period of non-REM sleep during a daytime nap... Read more »
Let’s continue on our topic of naps in healthy adults- the good, the bad, and the otherwise. Some more good news about napping. As... Read more »
With the hectic lifestyles most of us lead these days, napping has become almost a way of life. Think naps are for sissies? Listen. Even... Read more »
The September issue of Harvard Men's Health Watch says that taking a quick afternoon nap may be a great way to refresh when you are feeling... Read more »
More than 85% of mammalian species are polyphasic sleepers, meaning that they sleep for short periods throughout the day. Humans are part of the... Read more »
Napping: A Habit of Highly Successful People?Have you ever felt the urge to put your head down on your desk and take a short nap after lunch? Most of... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- While an afternoon nap may feel like just what the doctor ordered, it may hinder recovery for older adults during a... Read more »
Getting as little as 10 minutes of brisk exercise triggers metabolism changes that can last at least an hour, researchers say. And those who were... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
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