Napping

Is an Afternoon Nap Really Beneficial?

Wednesday 4th April 2012

There are many different tips for sleeping well and feeling more alert and productive during the day. Many articles state that an afternoon nap will help you to feel more awake in the afternoon and improve your sleep during the night. However some...

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Elderly advised on napping - research

Thursday 4th November 2010

Elderly people should take occasional afternoon naps when they feel like it in order to lead more active lifestyles, according to new research from the University of Surrey.Napping is generally known to provide a 'second wind' and combat the afternoon...

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Napping at the workplace - study

Thursday 2nd September 2010

A study held by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has found that workers on a nine-to-five job would benefit more from a nap halfway through their day. Results also showed that, the best creative ideas are produced just as we are about to...

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Learner memory boosted by napping

Monday 22nd February 2010

The brain's capacity to take in new information can be boosted by a daytime nap, suggests the results of a new US study revealed this week. The research is the latest in a long line of scientific investigations into the effects of napping, which have...

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