5 Surprising Ways Naps Improve Your Health
Naps aren't just for babies -- a daily nap gives surprising health benefits. Learn how naps improve your health, and how to get the most out of them.
By Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com
Some of the benefits are:
.Naps help you avoid gaining weight.
.Naps enhance sexual health.
.Naps boost your memory and creativity
.Naps improve alertness, keeping you safer.
http://health.msn.com/healthy-living/5- … our-health
I have mixed feeling about naps. I suffer from insomnia and think it will make it worse if I nap.
Of course if you are working the boss may frown upon you napping at the desk...
Everyday around 2pm,at work or not, I would become so tired and yawn constantly.
I know I'm not alone.
Some countries like Spain take two hour naps daily. Do they have the right idea?
I take naps, so . . . let's see if Paula's right:
- help avoid gaining weight: Um . . . nope, I still have a float around my waist.
- enhance sexual health: (let me ask my husband) uh . . . he says "he wishes"
- boost your energy and creativity: not my energy, that's for sure. My creativity on the other hand, doesn't need any boosting.
- provide alertness keeping you safer: yeah, I mean, if you are not sleep deprived you'll be more alert. A five year old can tell you that!
Stacie, they need to fire this woman and hire you to write articles worth reading. Now, let me tell you this - if you were walking down the streets of Spain, say around 2pm, you'll find most businesses closed and only tourists walking down the streets. Everyone is at home having dinner and taking an hour nap before they return to work.
by Mel Flagg COA, CPT, CHC, CNC 9 years ago
How old do you think is appropriate for a child to stop taking naps?Or should they stop taking naps at all?
by JR Krishna 9 years ago
Do you take naps during the day?I need at least 10 minutes nap after lunch. My father used to discourage this telling that it will become a habit. But I find thee ten minutes nap energizing
by Latanya M Williams 9 years ago
Naps to sleep or not to sleep , that is the question.How energized do you feel after a quick nap?
by Holle Abee 15 years ago
I just read this article and looked at this poll on CBS - not exactly a right-wing organization. I was actually a little surprised that the number of people opposed to the new law has increased instead of decreased. I kinda thought things had quieted down some, but then again, I haven't watched...
by Marcy Goodfleisch 8 years ago
What's the best way to avoid gaining weight over the holidays?Surely there are ways to enjoy great holiday food and not gain too much weight! All tips appreciated!
by Lisa 13 years ago
Do you nap?I have hypothyroidism which makes me tired a lot so I take naps a few times a week. Some people think nap-takers are lazy. Your thoughts?
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