Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Daytime naps may be good for our brains, study says
Is napping helpful or harmful to your brain health? It seems to depend on
how long the nap is. While taking a short nap, say 10 to 15 minutes in the
early afternoon may help maintain brain health as we age, frequent excess napping
could develop health problems like dementia, high blood pressure, and stroke, according
to studies. One reason is that excess napping is a result of poor sleep at
night. In fact, a good night’s sleep cannot be fully compensated by daytime napping,
and excess daytime napping could cause sleep disorders at night. So, take a
short daytime nap but not for a long time or too often.
Enjoy reading the article and learning about the pros and cons of
daytime napping.