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04 Aug 2022

Do you often take power naps? It might lead to high blood pressure, says study

A higher percentage of usual-nappers were men, had lower education and income levels and reported cigarette smoking, daily drinking They also had insomnia, snoring and were evening people compared to never- or sometimes-nappers Taking a nap in itself isn't harmful, say experts, but point out that may point towards them sleeping poorly at night, which has a health impact

28 Mar 2017

Work dragging you down? A 20-minute power nap will help you rejuvenate!

Bosses should consider allowing staff to take a short nap in the office. It can make a huge difference, suggests researchers, reports the Independent.

23 Feb 2017

Napping: Why you need to take a nap everyday, tips and tricks

A number of studies has shown that napping can help boost alertness, increase productivity and improve creativity.

16 Oct 2015

Relax! No day nap or eight-hour sleep for our ancestors either

One myth dispelled by the results is that in earlier eras people went to bed at sundown. The subjects of the study stayed awake an average of three hours and 20 minutes after sunset.

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