Is a short afternoon nap healthy or unhealthy
By Pitstop
@pitstop (13065)
India
February 5, 2008 4:30am CST
Some people usually think that an afternoon nap is unhealthy, but I read in a magazine recently that a short nap (45 minutes) may actually keep one more alert and help to concentrate better! Thats only 1 magazine but what is the truth. If its true then all companies and schools should allow their students and employees to get a short zzzzzzz in the afternoon!! Lol... just thinking out loud.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
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5 Feb 08
For me having an afternoon nap is a nightmare! For a start I cannot just nap I always end up zonked for about 2 hours!! Then I always feel really ill when I get back up again, so for me it just doesnt work at all!
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@2227Ron (2)
• United States
24 Aug 09
I've been taking an afternoon nap ever since I was a little boy. It helps to keep my blood pressure down and my blood sugar. It serves as an adjunctive to my B/P Meds and my Diabets meds. I took naps in grade school(the nuns encouraged it) and high school and college and even in the Army ; even in Vietnam where the nap is very popular.
I am now approaching 61 and am in good health and look a lot younger than other men of my age. It also improves my attitude and my overall psychological reactions. The afternoon nap is a very healthy form of behavior and should be encouraged.
Ron Klimmek ( medical Social Worker )
Glendale, California
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
29 Aug 09
For me personally I think it depends on the situation and the person whether a short nap does them good or harm. I know for many it could be a matter of Health related to it as well. I have heard that a 20 min. quick power nap is actually good for you and can regenerate and motivate you in getting things done you need to do as well.
@vaibhavsawke (820)
• India
5 Feb 08
its good for increasing concentration no doubt about that
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@comfort55 (1574)
• India
5 Feb 08
Absolutely true!Naps should be limited to 45 minutes and should be avoided after 4 pm; otherwise, one may enter deep sleep,which may cause grogginess for a period of time after the nap and reduce the pressure for sleep that night..
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