There is nothing like a power nap to refresh energy and
boost brain power. Health Briefs TV
explains why we all need one of these.
Short naps are 30 to 45 minutes long and are most beneficial
for memory retention and recall, according to researchers in Germany . The
study involved two groups of people: a control group and a group of
participants that took a power nap. Those who took the power nap were found to
perform better than the control group when remembering work pairs during a
performance test. Results such as these can be useful for college students and
others who rely on information learned.
Power naps are beneficial to everyone. A short 20 to 30
minute nap refreshes a tired mind, boosts energy and increases stamina for the
rest of the day and evening. The Health Briefs TV show suggests taking one on
hot days when the sun is at its highest. Workers might want to use half of a
one hour lunch break to grab a power rest.
Napping was once thought of for infants, small children and the very
elderly. But the German study results prove that a power nap helps everyone
retain more information, and endure a long day. For best results: close the
office door, turn the lights off and set an alarm to go off in 20 to 30
minutes. Use a jacket or sweater for a pillow and stretch out at the desk or on
the floor. Just be sure to get up when the alarm rings.
