We all know that sleep is vital for keeping our bodies and minds operating at their full capacity, but sometimes you just can’t fit in a full night’s sleep. New parents are especially prone to restless nights of sleep, often only catching an hour or two (if they’re lucky) at a time rather than the recommended 7-8…
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“There Is More Refreshment and Stimulation in a Nap Than in All the Alcohol Ever Distilled” —Ovid
Most of us are so busy all day long that we never think about taking naps. Whenever the urge to lie down occurs to you, you just brush it off and keep doing whatever you need to do. Who has the time for a nap when there’s laundry to be done or business emails to…
The Science Behind Naps: Fixing Sleep Deprivation in America
It’s not reported enough how many people in the United States have continual deprivation of sleep. Even the CDC declared it a chronic public health problem that never seems to get an adequate solution. Yet, the media frequently touts how naps easily alleviate the problem. This doesn’t necessarily mean everyone can shake the old stigmas of…
The Best Part of the Day: How to Take Better Naps!
Taking naps can be a great way to rest and recharge during the day, but not all naps are created equally. Some forms of napping can affect your nighttime sleeping patterns, and some can leave you feeling more tired than you were when you first laid down! Luckily, there are steps that you can take so that…
Understanding the Role Naps Play In Your Health
Naps aren’t just something that your kids do, or you wish you could do. They are an important part in helping you function in daily life. In many cases, it’s hard for working individuals to take the time to nap, but there are many benefits of napping ready to prove that no matter how busy…
Here’s Why Naps Shouldn’t Just be for Kids
Remember when you were a kid, and you were forced to take a nap every day? You probably hated it, right? Napping kept you from doing fun kid stuff. The good news is that, now that you’re older than 5 years old, nobody is going to force you to take a nap. Now when you are…
Nap Like a Champ
The Spaniards are on to something with that whole siesta thing. Seriously, who doesn’t love a good nap? OK, maybe a 3-year-old. But we adults long ago realized that napping was a gift we just didn’t appreciate during childhood. Whether you’re lounging in the backyard hammock or snuggled in bed for a mid-afternoon snooze, it’s…