Giving you the optimum health benefits you could get, planned napping
1. Aids in dealing with sleep deprivation
According to WebMD, daytime naps can be one of the good ways to treat sleep deprivation, says Sara C. Mednick, PhD, sleep expert and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. "You can get incredible benefits from 15 to 20 minutes of napping," she adds. "You reset the system and get a burst of alertness and increased motor performance. That's what most people really need to stave off sleepiness and get an energy boost."
2. Gives you some brain-boosting benefits
The length of your nap as well as the type of sleep you get can help determine the brain-boosting benefits. A quick 20-minute power nap is said to be good for alertness and motor learning skills. Thus, a 45-minute can improve memory recall and retention by five times as well as develop your brain activity - making it ready to process new information.
3. Reduces stress and anxiety
Relieving tension in your shoulders and back, short naps give you quick relief. It also has emotional and psychological benefits such as allowing you to escape from daily stresses for a short time, rejuvenating and yourself, then facing the rest of the day with stamina and vigor.
4. Protects the immune system
When you nap, you release growth hormone, the antidote to cortisol which which boosts your immune system, increases your desires for intimacy and aids in muscle repair and weight loss. Napping gives your brain a chance to rest and your body a chance to heal.
5. Boosts productivity levels
Napping heightens your senses and creativity. It also improves your sensory perception, which allows you to come up with better and fresher ideas. In fact, a recent study from the University of Michigan finds that midday quick naps can help people push through on-the-job frustrations. One of its findings is that naps could be an easy and cost-efficient way for employers to increase workplace safety.
