How a Daily Nap Can actually Increase Longevity
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What is so good about Napping?
Did you know a daily nap can actually increase your productivity and also give you a more positive state of mind? Researchers have found that a nap of at least 60 to 90 minutes increases you chances of having REM sleep that will help to clear you mind of short term memory that becomes too large, if you will, for your brain to process effectively. The REM sleep helps to relax you and clear your mind increasing your ability to not only think more clearly but also increase the level of positive thoughts coming into your brain and thus improve your mood.
Sleep longer than 90 minutes can leave you groggy and interrupt bedtime sleep. It has also been discovered that naps decrease the risk for cardiovascular problems down the road.
To have a relaxing nap you may need to darken your room and use a blanket because your temperature will drop while you sleep. Try to rid outside noise with earplugs or even a fan or white noise.
Napping will also increase your minds ability to function and is therefore good for preventing dementia and alzheimer's disease. Naps should not be thought of only as a way to catch up on lost sleep but as part of your daily routine.
So the next time you feel the urge to cuddle up in bed for an aftnernoon snooze go ahead without in mislaid guilt. You just might be saving your life and your relationships also
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Yeah, I like a nap, but have often felt guilt about taking them. Won't let that happen again. Also, good to know 60-90 mins. time frame. I could never get use from that 20 min. power nap concept.
So many people take long weekend naps but I find that I wake up groggy. Thanks for your comments.
Thank you for your thoughtful comments.
PWalker281 Level 7 Commenter 10 months ago
I'm a big fan of naps; use to take one almost every day but have gotten out of the habit. Reading this hub reminds me why I need to start taking them again. Very informative. Rated up and useful!