2024年11月6日 · If you're sleep deprived or just looking for a way to relax, you might be thinking about taking a nap. Napping at the wrong time of day or napping for too long can backfire though. Understand how to get the most out of a nap.

2020年10月29日 · There are steps you can take to get the most out of your midday nap. Learn how to optimize your nap time for better cognition, memory, immunity, and more.

2023年3月30日 · When should you nap? Is napping good for you? Taking a power nap right at your circadian dip is often an optimal performance strategy. What is your circadian rhythm and how can it shape your sleep schedule and performance? What is “chronobiology” and how it can help us be more productive and effective?

2023年8月4日 · Do you take naps? Maybe you should! A good nap can get you out of that afternoon slump, recharge your energy, and leave you more alert and in a better mood. But when, where and how long? Get the secrets to a successful power nap.

2024年3月11日 · A nap is a short period of sleep that usually occurs during the day. For many adults, naps can help to maintain alertness or overcome daytime fatigue. Nap needs and the benefits of napping can vary among individuals. Knowing the facts about napping can help determine whether to take naps, and tips for better naps can enable healthier napping ...

2023年9月22日 · Limiting naps is one potential strategy to improve overall nighttime sleep. If you do plan to take a nap during the day, here are some guidelines you can follow to help ensure that it won't interfere with your nighttime slumber. Time it right. The best time to sleep is the early afternoon, when your body experiences a natural circadian dip.

2025年1月16日 · A quick power nap can help you combat drowsiness and make you more alert and productive. If you're in need of a power nap, make sure you do it right so you wake up feeling refreshed and not groggy.

2 天之前 · 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3月5日 · Napping offers a wide range of benefits to our physical, cognitive, and mental health. Napping can be restorative in many ways; grogginess and disrupted nighttime sleep are some of the more notable downsides. Naps should be well-timed and limited to 30 minutes.

2024年1月4日 · A nap—a period of light or brief sleep during the day—can be a wonderful way to boost your energy and mental health, especially if you have sleep deprivation. A lot of people depend on naps to get through the day.