Sleep patterns and quantity impact health, mood, and well-being. To achieve positive effects, it's important to maintain sleep standards. The generally accepted norm is 7-9 hours.
Opinions about daytime naps are mixed. To understand the effects, scientists conducted a study with volunteers.
Chinese scientists have determined the benefits of daytime naps. To obtain this information, they conducted an experiment involving 2,214 volunteers over 60 years old. Some participants abstained from daytime naps, while others took short naps after lunch.
During the study, scientists monitored the volunteers' health, mood, and cognitive abilities.
After analyzing the data, it turned out that even short daytime naps have a positive impact on health, well-being, and cognitive abilities. People who have a daytime nap routine remember information better and form thoughts more quickly than those who sleep only at night.
Scientists recommend no more than an hour of daytime naps and going to bed no later than 3:00 PM. However, each person may have their own optimal nap time.
Daytime naps are beneficial at any age. They help you “recharge,” recharging your batteries and recharging your batteries for the rest of the day.