Make the most of ‘me time’ at 50+
Make the most of ‘me time’ at 50+
- August 12, 2024
- Sara Mednick, cog sci, AARP, Aug. 12, 2024
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Take a nap. According to Sara C. Mednick, a professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine, a nap during the day can be beneficial as long as underlying health issues aren’t driving you to want the nap. For people 50-plus, napping can even counteract the weakening of our circadian rhythms that often occurs as we age.
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