How to take the perfect nap
How to take the perfect nap
- June 11, 2024
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, Time, Yahoo Lifestyle, June 11, 2024
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“We’re rhythmic animals,” says Sara Mednick, a sleep researcher at the University of California, Irvine. “Whenever you’re learning an activity, doing it regularly helps. … “When people regularly take longer naps, their nighttime sleep is similar to non-nappers,” Mednick says—so the extra rest is a bonus, instead of taking away from nighttime shut-eye. She suggests increasing your duration gradually over several weeks to get used to it. … Just napping with an alarm set for 60 minutes or a bit longer leads to a 40% increase in creativity, Mednick has found.
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