The best way to take a nap, according to experts
The best way to take a nap, according to experts
- July 26, 2025
- Sara Mednick, cognitive sciences, Mental Floss, July 26, 2025
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The key to timing naps correctly is to align them with the natural dip in your circadian rhythm, the internal clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycle. This means that the best time to nap is directly connected to waking time, according to Sara Mednick, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Irvine, and the author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life. … According to Mednick, nap duration is also crucial.
For the full story, please visit https://www.mentalfloss.com/live-smarter/healthy-living/best-way-to-nap-expert-tips.
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