Benefits of Napping
Napping can have several benefits, including:
Improving alertness and cognitive performance: Napping can help to improve alertness and cognitive performance, especially in the afternoon when the body's natural sleep-wake cycle tends to dip.
Reducing fatigue and increasing energy: Napping can help to reduce fatigue and increase energy levels, especially for people who are sleep deprived or have demanding schedules.
Enhancing mood and reducing stress: Napping can help to enhance mood and reduce stress by providing a brief period of relaxation and restoration.
Supporting overall health and well-being: Regular napping has been linked to several health benefits, such as a reduced risk of heart disease and improved immune function.
Did you know there are 3 types of napping?
Planned napping (also called preparatory napping) involves taking a nap before you actually get sleepy. You may use this technique when you know that you will be up later than your normal bed time or as a mechanism to ward off getting tired earlier.
Emergency napping occurs when you are suddenly very tired and cannot continue with the activity you were originally engaged in. This type of nap can be used to combat drowsy driving or fatigue while using heavy and dangerous machinery.
Habitual napping is practiced when a person takes a nap at the same time each day. Young children may fall asleep at about the same time each afternoon or an adult might take a short nap after lunch each day. .
Tip:
A short nap is usually recommended (20-30 minutes) for short-term alertness. This type of nap provides significant benefit for improved alertness and performance without leaving you feeling groggy or interfering with nighttime sleep.
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Sources:
The National Sleep Foundation: https://www.thensf.org/
Sleep Foundation: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: https://aasm.org/
