napping

Do you often take power naps? It might lead to high blood pressure, says study

As per the study - among the 360,000 participants - when compared to people who reported never taking a nap, people who usually nap had a 12% higher likelihood of developing high blood pressure and 24% higher likelihood of having a stroke

Aug 04, 2022, 09:13 AM IST

Work dragging you down? A 20-minute power nap will help you rejuvenate!

Bosses should consider allowing staff to take a short nap in the office. It can make a huge difference, suggests researchers, reports the Independent.

Mar 28, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

Napping: Why you need to take a nap everyday, tips and tricks

A number of studies has shown that napping can help boost alertness, increase productivity and improve creativity. 

Feb 22, 2017, 12:43 PM IST

Relax! No day nap or eight-hour sleep for our ancestors either

One myth dispelled by the results is that in earlier eras people went to bed at sundown. The subjects of the study stayed awake an average of three hours and 20 minutes after sunset.
 

Oct 16, 2015, 16:39 PM IST