Does a short nap actually boost your brain? Here’s what the science says
Does a short nap actually boost your brain? Here’s what the science says
- August 22, 2025
- Sara Mednick, cognitive sciences, ZME Science, Aug. 22, 2025
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In 2024, Sara Mednick from the University of California, Irvine compared how naps, caffeine, and a placebo improve cognitive function. Surprisingly, the placebo was better than the caffeine at improving cognitive functioning. But napping was by far the best option. “It’s like putting yourself into low-power mode just for a little bit and letting your body recuperate,” said Mednick.
For the full story, please visit https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/an-hour-nap-restores-your-brains-energy/.
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