{"id":55173,"date":"2016-07-01T12:04:58","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T19:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=55173"},"modified":"2022-11-21T02:30:10","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T09:30:10","slug":"is-napping-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/general-topics\/is-napping-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Napping Improve Your Daily Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There isn\u2019t much difficulty surrounding the concept of napping<\/strong>, but it may not be for everyone. Some people map out a specific time every single day to take a snooze (yes, just like kids do) to regenerate, while others try to nap and just can\u2019t seem to tune out the world. You ultimately have to ask yourself whether or not napping is right for you. As you will find out, this decision isn\u2019t as cut and dry as it seems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Napping is a normal part of many cultures<\/strong>. The US is becoming a sleep-deprived nation\u00a0because of poor sleeping habits or lack of sleep<\/a><\/strong>. Sleep deprivation can be due to an underlying condition such as stress<\/a>, anxiety<\/a>, insomnia<\/a>, or depression<\/a>. It\u2019s important to acknowledge these as possible contributors to tiredness because napping won\u2019t necessarily cure conditions like those. These conditions can lead to napping for too long or at the wrong time of day, which ultimately disrupts sleep at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A nap study\u00a0has been linked to longer mortality rates, which is why some companies and colleges across the country are installing nap rooms that are designed to boost productivity<\/strong>. Sometimes catching a few ZZZs in the middle of the day is exactly what you need, especially if you want to increase alertness by avoiding caffeine<\/a>. You don\u2019t want a nap to backfire, though. A healthy nap lasts anywhere from 20-30 minutes<\/strong>. Anything longer than 45 minutes can result in grogginess, feelings of disorientation, or poor nighttime sleep patterns. Proper naps in the middle of the day, usually around lunchtime, will enhance alertness, overall performance, and can improve one\u2019s mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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