7 napping tips for a refreshing snooze
7 napping tips for a refreshing snooze
- March 8, 2024
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, AARP, March 8, 2024
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Another potential reason for needing to nap all of a sudden: underlying health issues, says Sara C. Mednick, a professor of cognitive sciences at the University of California, Irvine. But, says Mednick, as long as there are not underlying health issues, a nap during the day can actually be beneficial – a way to counteract the weakening of circadian rhythms that often occurs as we age.
For the full story, please visit https://www.aarp.org/home-family/your-home/info-2024/napping-tips.html.
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