A plea for taking naps

In a few things, I am really good. That should be said sometimes, no false modesty here, you know. For example, I am very skilled at drinking Chardonnay, I dine out with flair, and I also excel at sleep. Those nice long nights. I didn't claim that my talents were worthy of a Nobel Prize, but now it turns out that I should approach all that sleeping quite differently than I thought. We need to take short naps, which is even better for you than a salt-free diet. Preferably somewhere in the middle of the day, so just tap your supervisor on the shoulder at work.

Too little sleep is the cause of all sorts of clumsiness and various ailments. You have less desire for romantic activities, too little sleep gives you an older skin, sleep deprivation can lead to overweight, and your health takes hits and dents with a deficit of sleep. What do you think about an increased risk of diabetes, an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and even heart failure? Sleeping is not for nothing, it turns out, we just should be allowed to nap a bit more.

Research shows that catnaps are not exclusively for kids, during your vacations, or for old folks. It is the fuel during a slump and it lowers your blood pressure immediately. Even as much as when you cut alcohol and salt from your habits or take blood pressure-lowering pills. Just sayin’, your boss will surely be much happier about that than those trips to the doctor's office and pharmacies. Just lay your head on the desk after lunch and if someone says something about it: all for your health. Nap away.

P.S.: This 10 facts about sleep you also want to know.

Source: Grazia Daily