2024年11月6日 · To get the most out of a nap, try these tips: Keep naps short. A 20- to 30-minute nap is ideal. Try not to snooze more than 30 minutes on a regular basis. The longer you nap, the more likely you are to feel groggy afterward. Take naps in the early afternoon. Napping after 3 p.m. can make it harder for you to sleep soundly at night.

2024年1月29日 · Learn possible reasons you might wake up during the night, and how to determine if your awakenings warrant a doctor’s visit. Is Your Disrupted Sleep a Problem? An inability to stay asleep can be indicative of larger issues. Answer three questions to understand if you should be concerned. Snore loudly? Tired during the day? Wake up short of breath?

3 天之前 · To nap effectively, timing and environment matter. Keeping naps between 10 and 20 minutes prevents grogginess. The ideal time is before 2 pm—napping too late can push back the body’s natural ...

2025年3月17日 · Power Nap Benefits: Short naps of about 20-30 minutes can enhance alertness and productivity without leading to grogginess. Full Sleep Cycle: A 90-minute nap allows for a complete sleep cycle, improving memory and creativity. Avoid Sleep Inertia: Naps between 30 and 90 minutes may cause grogginess upon waking due to interrupted deep sleep. Timing Matters: Early afternoon naps (1-3 p.m.) are ...

2023年3月30日 · It is the best way to counteract that grogginess that occurs when you’re sleep deprived or feel tired at 4 pm when your circadian alertness decreases. Napping can be immensely helpful to your work life and your day, but napping the wrong way can leave you feeling drowsy and grumpy.

2 天之前 · The evolution of nap time: From childhood to adulthood. In my earliest years, taking a nap was a necessary part of life. As a toddler, I took multiple naps per day! Shortly after this phase, nap time was the best time in preschool and kindergarten (besides recess). From there, however, something changed quite dramatically.

6 天之前 · Most people experience a natural dip in alertness in the early afternoon, typically between 1 pm and 4 pm. This isn't just due to a heavy lunch – our internal body clock, or circadian rhythm, creates cycles of wakefulness and tiredness throughout the day.The early afternoon lull is part of this rhythm, which is why so many people feel drowsy at that time.

2024年8月7日 · The best nap length for most adults is 10-30 minutes, also known as a power nap. 1 Research shows power naps are associated with the best health outcomes, including reduced blood pressure, while longer naps can lead to higher body weight, blood pressure, and blood sugar. 3 Longer naps can also cause sleep inertia — that drowsy feeling you get ...

2024年3月11日 · A midday nap can enhance alertness, mood, memory, and reduce stress. Choose a comfortable, quiet spot and time your naps well to avoid grogginess. The ideal nap length, between 20 and 30 minutes, should help you …

2025年2月28日 · In tune with the circadian rhythm, human beings experience intense sleepiness twice within 24 hours: once between 1 pm – 3 pm and once between 2 am – 4 am. Therefore, it’s best to follow your body’s natural rhythm and take that nap during these two hours.