10 Facts About Napping That Are Rarely Known, Can Make You More Productive!

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YOGYAKARTA - When we were small, we were taught to always take a nap, even it has become a must. However, when we grow up, this habit is often ignored because it is considered unproductive. In fact, for the adolescent-adult age group, lack of sleep significantly reduces performance compared to other age groups. A short rest can significantly improve performance. If you are still hesitant to take a nap, maybe some of the following facts can change your perspective.

10 Facts About Napping

Quoted from The Shake Hub, here are 10 facts about sleeping dear that many people rarely know:

Napping can make you smarter

Research from the University of California shows that a one-hour nap can reset short-term memory. This makes the brain more ready to accept or learn new facts after waking up.

Staying up late damages memory

Lack of sleep due to working all night can reduce the ability to store information by up to 40 percent. This condition is related to impaired hippocampal function. A nap can help refresh your hippocampus.

A one-hour nap has a long-lasting effect

A 60-minute nap has been shown to improve alertness for up to 10 hours. However, you risk experiencing what is called sleep inertia, a feeling of drowsiness that can last for half an hour or more.

Short naps are best

Nap does not have to be long to get the benefits. For healthy young adults, sleeping for 20, 10, or even 2 minutes is enough to increase focus and energy, without the risk of drowsiness.

Trick of taking a nap with coffee

There is a unique technique known as "coffee nap" where you drink a cup of coffee right before going to bed for 20-30 minutes. When you wake up, the caffeine effect starts to work so that the body feels fresher and focused.

Can't sleep? Still useful

If it's hard to take a nap, just lie down and rest. Research shows that this condition still helps lower blood pressure.

Improve thinking ability

Nap not only improves alertness, but also improves decision-making ability. In addition, creativity and sensory perception also increase.

Increase body stamina

Studies show that napping can increase stamina by up to 11 percent. In addition, the quality of night's sleep also increases by up to 12 percent and reduces the time it takes to sleep at night by up to 14 percent.

Helps control weight

Lack of sleep is also linked to weight gain in women. Research found that those who sleep only five hours a night are 32 percent more likely to gain weight than those who get enough sleep. A nap can help make up for a lack of sleep at night.

Sugar is not a substitute for sleep.

When you're tired, many people choose foods with a high glycemic index to get quick energy. However, this effect is only temporary and actually makes the body more tired afterwards.

Those are 10 facts about taking a nap that you need to know. With the right duration, a nap can be a natural "reset button" for your body. So, from now on, try to make room for a nap in between your activities. It doesn't have to be long, just a few minutes to restore your energy and focus.

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