A sleep researcher and napping expert has spent years studying what makes the perfect nap — this is her exact formula
A sleep researcher and napping expert has spent years studying what makes the perfect nap — this is her exact formula
- August 13, 2019
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, The Business Insider, Aug. 13, 2019
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If you've visited (or live in) Europe, you will be well acquainted with the concept
of the nap. In most of Europe and in Asian countries, particularly China, a restorative
afternoon rest is part of daily life, says Sara Mednick, PhD, an associate professor
in the department of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine … But
the latest scientific research shows even a short early afternoon snooze can lead
to better health, performance, and general well-being.
For the full story, please visit https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-take-the-perfect-nap-according-to-sleep-researcher-2019-8.
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