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Bookmark or Share- The benefits of napping - Harvard HealthRegardless of age, we typically need seven-and-a-half to eight hours of sleep to function at our best. So if you're not getting enough sleep at night, what about daytime naps? Or does napping disrupt the sleep cycle, ultimately yielding less sleep and more daytime drowsiness?
- Napping: Benefits and Tips - Sleep FoundationA nap is a short period of sleep that usually occurs during the day. For many adults, naps can help to maintain alertness or overcome daytime fatigue. Nap needs and the benefits of napping can vary among individuals.
- Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults - Mayo ClinicTo get the most out of a nap, follow these tips: Keep naps short. Aim to nap for only 10 to 20 minutes. The longer you nap, the more likely you are to feel groggy afterward. However, young adults might be able to tolerate longer naps. Take naps in the early afternoon.
- How Long Should I Nap? A Guide to Healthy Sleep RejuvenationThe key to napping is to keep naps short — 10 to 20 minutes — so you don’t go too far into the sleep cycle, which can actually leave you feeling groggy and more tired than before. Nap vs....
- Take a Nap: The Benefits of Napping and How to Make It Work for YouIf you answered “yes” to any of the above, this oldie-but-goodie might be for you: napping. That’s right, naps aren’t just for kids anymore. Research has shown that, even among adults, naps provide many benefits to help you make it through the day.
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