“Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work, and helps make something of the world,” wrote the Ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. It is an adage that came to mind this week when it was reported that Boris Johnson wakes each day for a 6am run around Buckingham Palace’s gardens, and readies himself for […]
There aren’t many things as satisfying as restful, quality sleep. After a good night’s sleep, you should feel rejuvenated and ready to tackle the day. If you’re experiencing exhaustion, taking a nap once in awhile may help you catch up on missed shut-eye. And sometimes, it’s okay to take an occasional nap even if you […]
Napping isn’t just for kids. Napping can be good for adults, too. Dr. Adnan Pervez, medical director of the UNC Rex Sleep Disorders Center, answers four key questions about the health benefits and risks for taking a quick daytime snooze. 1. What are the benefits of napping? Taking a short nap can offer health benefits […]
While working from home can have its challenges, we’ve also collectively learned many of the perks. Chief among them: the ability to faceplant on your bed or couch and take a nap midday if you need it. But giving in to a nap and doing it *right* is a challenge unto itself. Kids and toddlers […]
Studio NL Every now and again, things get so overwhelming that simply stopping and taking a nap seems like the only logical move. This feeling can often occur at work but, unfortunately, taking a quick snooze at your desk isn’t generally considered acceptable; at least, probably not from your boss’ point of view. However, Greek […]
When even the most venti caffeine concoction isn’t cutting it, sneaking in a quick catnap might seem like the best way to recharge. But could that midday snooze be throwing your whole nighttime sleep cycle out of whack? Let’s see what the science says about napping and nighttime sleep. Does napping affect your evening snooze? […]
Napping is not just for babies. Studies show that the afternoon nap is great for adults as well. There’s no need to feel lazy to sleep in the daytime. A short mid-afternoon sleep can relieve stress, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you extra alert, and ease stress. Studies have shown that sleep plays […]
March is filled with some pretty amazing holidays. You can rock your best green on St. Patrick’s Day and extend your time with the sun with Daylight Savings,but our favorite holiday that isn’t really a holiday this month has to be National Nap Day. We all know that we should be budgeting for more sleep, […]
Outside of lecturing me on how much elaichi (cardamom) should be in chai or how much she prays for me, my Ammi, grandma, always says to care for the body. And no, not face masks and body scrubs. She takes naps. Like a pro, she would make you think she wasn’t napping even though she […]
I THINK it’s pretty ruddy important to get some shut-eye during the working day. It’s tricky with Covid going on, but here’s how I manage it. Maybe you can too. Taking your job too seriously is a real snooze-killer, so don’t worry about anything. If your naps clash with a dozen key Cobra meetings, so […]
When a Downing Street insider told The Times last week that Boris Johnson was partial to 40 winks after lunch, officials were quick to insist that his jam-packed schedule leaves no time for shut-eye. They need not be so embarrassed: his afternoon napping could be the secret to mental prowess. A study published in the […]
As much as we parents would love for our babies to stay babies, they grow up so quickly. And part of this growth involves changes in their established sleep patterns, most notably, naps. Most children give up their nap by 4 years old, but that doesn’t mean that your child doesn’t need naps if they’re […]
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