A Nap A Day Keeps A Heart Attack Away
A Nap a Day Keeps a Heart Attack Away
I’ve always teased my husband for taking naps on the weekend. After reading this blog, I’m sure he’ll fire back with an “I told you so!” What I have been mistakenly labeling as decadent laziness on my husband’s behalf researchers have now pronounced to be healthy behavior.
According to a study by American and Greek researchers, my husband’s habit of napping could reduce his chance of having a heart attack. The mechanisms behind the hidden benefits that naps provide have not been determined. Some speculate that naps are natural stress reducers.
Naps are an acceptable part of life in many cultures. Even in America, parents encourage babies and young children to take a daily afternoon snooze. In many European cultures, the siesta is an important part of the work day.
It is important to note that naps provide additional health benefits. A 15-30 minute siesta boosts energy levels, mental awareness, cognitive functions, and emotional stability. I guess I owe my husband an apology. Go ahead, honey. Take a nap. I won’t tease you this time. I promise.
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