Did you know naps could be beneficial to your health? Read on...  |
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|  Napping can be a great way to catch up on sleep, increase productivity and become more creative. Napping puts the body in a relaxed state, which counteracts the effects of daily stress. Studies have shown that napping can actually decrease risk your of dying from heart disease.
And as you may not have known, there are correct and incorrect ways to nap. Read on...
Nap Time: Prime nap time is from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., when your energy level dips due to a rise in the hormone melatonin at that time of day.
Darkness: Use a face mask or eye pillow to provide daytime darkness and make your nap more effective.
Not Too Late: Napping within three hours of bedtime may interfere with nighttime sleep.
Quiet Place: Assure that you will not be disturbed for the duration of your nap.
30-Minute Maximum: When taking a nap longer than 30 minutes, you run the risk of heading into deep sleep, which will leave you feeling tired and groggy. Naps as short as 1 to 2 minutes could be effective for some people.
Set an Alarm: You will eventually train yourself to nap for the amount of time you set aside. Until then, set an alarm or ask someone to wake you up.
The Caffeine Nap: Some people claim that drinking coffee and then taking an immediate nap works well. The caffeine kicks in somewhere between 10 and 20 minutes, waking them up. They feel extra energy from both the nap and the coffee. Researchers in Japan found that subjects using a caffeine nap rated highest in decreased sleepiness and increased productivity when compared to subjects taking a nap and washing their face, or taking a nap and being exposed to bright lights.
Did you know any of this? Do you take naps during the day? I would, but I am busy taking care of children, I don't have the time or opportunity. How about you?
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1.  sunnypub (1603)
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5 years ago
| |  I'm not real good with the power naps. My husband is great at them. He can nap for ten minutes and then be fine. Ten minutes does nothing for me. I know I should figure out how to acomplish the power naps becasue I really think they would come in handy for me. I never really tried setting an alarm, maybe I should try that. I always just nap and wake up when I wake up unless I actually need to be somewhere at a specific time.
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2.  sunniek (364)
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5 years ago
| |  i always stay up late at night and so hard to get up.i'd like to take naps during the day,but i'm busy at work.the only time i can take a nap is noon.we have one hour for lunch.i can quickly finish the lunch and have a short rest.
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3.  lankie (339)
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5 years ago
| |  it all depends on whether i have time or not.Sometimes i do take naps for 2 hours. i think naps do make a difference.It helps me to be full of energy for the rest of the day.
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| 4. kfrisk (2822)
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5 years ago
| |  I love naps! I would take one every day if I could manage it! There are even days I would crawl under my desk at work and curl up for a nap. LoL Not that my boss would appreciate that very much. However, on my days off, I do try to get in a nap here and there. It helps to make me less cranky, and it makes it a little easier to get through the day, especially because I tend to be a night owl. I actually took a nap on my lunch break in my car one day, I was so tired. Thank goodness for the alarm on my phone!
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5.  huggiebear22 (1293)
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5 years ago
| |  I work with peopel who have to have a nap other wise they cannot finish working a 12 hr shift i rarly if ever nap
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| jamalazza (80)
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5 years ago
| |  take naps is very important it relieves mind and relaxs de body, personally i take it for 15 mn every day.
i believe that every one must take naps at least for ten mn
because it very very beneficial
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6.  skynaut101 (210)
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5 years ago
| |  hi everybody,
I never nap because I woke up very late in morning , is it good for health to woke up late ?
have a nice day
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