POWER NAPS ARE GOOD FOR HEALTH

Naps help recharge, especially if she takes them right after lunch. To combat fatigue and 

stay on top of things at work and at home, power naps helps greatly.

Naps and Sleep Deprivation

Daytime naps can be one way to treat sleep deprivation, according to a sleep expert. "You 

can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping," she says. "You reset the 

system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance. That's what most 

people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy boost."

The length of your nap and the type of sleep you get help determine the brain-boosting 

benefits. The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap -- is good for 

alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the piano.

What happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps help boost 

memory and enhance creativity. Slow-wave sleep -- napping for approximately 30 to 60 

minutes -- is good for decision-making skills, such as memorizing vocabulary or recalling 

directions. Getting rapid eye movement or REM sleep, usually 60 to 90 minutes of napping, 

plays a key role in making new connections in the brain and solving creative problems.

Naps Versus Coffee

Is taking a catnap better than reaching for a cup of coffee? Yes, because caffeine can 

decrease memory performance. So you may feel more wired, but you are also prone to 

making more mistakes.

Napping Tips

Research has found that napping regularly may reduce stress and even decrease your risk 

of heart disease. To get the most out of a power snooze, follow these quick tips :

Be consistent. Keep a regular nap schedule. Prime napping time falls in the middle of the 

day, between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Make it quick. Set your cell phone alarm for 30 minutes or less if you don't want to wake up 

groggy.

Go dark. Nap in a dark room or wear an eye mask. Blocking out light helps you fall asleep 

faster.

Stay warm. Stash a blanket nearby to put over you because your body temperature drops 

while you snooze.







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