2022年3月17日 · How long of a nap is too long? No matter how tired you are, your naps really shouldn’t stretch for more than an hour. At that point, you start risking interrupting your sleep schedule for the night ahead. Naps should be relatively short for adults, something that can help keep you energized without interrupting your circadian rhythm.

2024年11月6日 · Long or frequent naps might interfere with nighttime sleep. Some research also links naps longer than an hour a day with higher risks of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

8 小时之前 · How long should you nap for? The optimal length of time of a nap is around 20 minutes, says Dasgupta. Short naps can help you stay healthy and improve alertness. "Many people recommend up to 30 ...

2025年1月27日 · How Long Should You Nap For? An ideal nap length might be 10-20 minutes, depending on your goals. You might be taking naps for different reasons. And each nap warrants its own length. Here are a few common types of naps and the proper length for each.

2019年3月19日 · A healthy adult doesn’t need to nap, but can benefit from a nap of 10 to 20 minutes, or 90 to 120 when sleep-deprived. There is some evidence that older adults may benefit from napping for an...

2024年8月7日 · How Long Should a Nap Be? The ideal nap for most people is 10-30 minutes. 4 This is because longer naps can leave you feeling groggy while napping too close to bedtime can make it tough to fall asleep again. Still, a longer nap can be beneficial for some people.

2025年3月17日 · During a long nap, the brain can enter deeper sleep stages, reducing the pressure to sleep later in the day (or night). This type, taken in advance of sustained wakefulness, is called a prophylactic nap. This type of nap can be particularly useful, for example, before working a night shift, and can last 2-3 hours. [2]

2024年5月15日 · Between 20 and 30 minutes is a napping sweet spot, according to Dr. Mednick, who explains how during this “power nap,” you get enough stage two sleep to switch your body and mind into full relaxation mode. This will leave you feeling more refreshed and less stressed.

2024年12月4日 · Most research and experts suggest that a short nap—between 10 to 40 minutes—offers the most benefits, such as improved mood, cognitive performance, and alertness. Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.

3 天之前 · However, naps in this range may leave you feeling groggy due to entering deeper sleep stages. Long naps (60+ minutes) A 60-minute or longer nap can be beneficial for cognitive function and creativity, but it may make waking up more challenging due to sleep inertia.