It’s not the workout that makes you stronger, it’s the recovery afterwards. Specifically, it’s the subsequent sleep that lets your body make post-training adaptations. The fact is, improving our sleep quality and routine can, over time, have a transformative effect on our cycling performance. The humble nap is an undervalued performance-booster. Nocturnal sleep is the […]
Well I do. That’s when I take a nap. A good nap leaves me refreshed and recharged. I become more productive. That’s what happens when we are sleep-deprived and need to give our body and mind some relaxation during daytime and we doze off for a while. It’s called power nap. Interestingly enough, naps are […]
All subjects were all healthy in midlife and had a series of health exams and cognitive assessments to check for dementia. The researchers defined naps as occurring after lunch and lasting from as little as five consecutive minutes of sleep to no more than two hours. The participants reported napping as seldom as once a […]
Afternoon napping by older adults is tied to better memory and improved language skills, new research suggests. A randomized study of more than 2000 elderly persons in China showed that those who engaged in afternoon napping that lasted less than 2 hours had significantly better scores on cognitive function measures than their counterparts who did […]
“You snooze, you lose” may not be true when it comes to your brain: A new study finds that napping in the afternoon may actually boost mental agility. The study couldn’t prove cause and effect, but a midday nap was associated with a rise in “locational awareness,” verbal fluency and working memory, the Chinese researchers […]
Ever feel sluggish in the afternoon? Find yourself less focused and mind hazier than it was in the morning? It might be your body telling you to take an afternoon nap. According to studies in this article, the nap could be as short as five consecutive minutes, sometimes known as a power nap, and can […]
Do you know the saying, “An Apple a Day, Keeps the Doctor Away”? Well, we have a new saying to add to that mantra, “Nap Five Minutes a Day, Keeps the Dementia Away.” New research from China shows a potential correlation between naps, of as little as five minutes and a reduced chance of dementia […]
Unsure whether napping is good for you? Understand the pros and cons and the best way to take a nap. If you’re sleep deprived or just looking for a way to relax, you might be thinking about taking a nap. Napping at the wrong time of day or for too long can backfire, though. Understand […]
Nap York was a 24-hr establishment based primarily in Manhattan that enabled travelers and New Yorkers to stop in and catch a quick nap. Users would pay from $15 per short 30 minute nap and also had subscription based plans starting at $250 per month. Unfortunately, after researching the company further it appears they had […]
With the work at home movement rising sharply over the past several months, it seems obvious that napping pods at the office and in general may not be in high demand. But one alternative to consider is, those working at home may lack the limited quiet time space to get that much needed rest. And […]
Need a reason to take a nap in the afternoon? Well read on! Naps are a part of many culture around the world and its time America starts to take on this habit too. There have been numerous studies on the benefit of napping both short and long term. So the next time you need […]
Whatever you call them, they’re great, and we love them. And now the folks at Maynooth University have also keyed into how useful they can be when you’re stressing out in the middle of a study session and need some much-needed brain-down-time. With this new addition, Maynooth University has become the first Irish university to […]
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