You who stay awake at night... "Do this to recover"

 

It is a time when it is easy to have trouble sleeping at night due to the heat and humidity. When you lack sleep, during work

You get more stressed and become tired quickly. According to research, taking a nap during such times can

It not only relieves stress but also helps lower blood pressure and prevent heart disease.

 

People who take naps and then have difficulty sleeping at night, or take naps in uncomfortable positions such as lying face down, etc.

Generally, taking a nap has health benefits.

Based on sources such as the American online media 'HuffPost,' the health benefits of napping have been summarized.

 

 

"Reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke"

 

According to research, taking a nap once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Results from tracking approximately 3,400 people aged 35 to 75 for over five years

People who take naps occasionally for 5 minutes to an hour once or twice a week

It was found that they are 48% less likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, or heart failure compared to people who do not.

"Your physique improves"

 

In studies involving women, women with insufficient sleep tend to consume more added sugars and greasy foods.

It was found that there is a higher likelihood of consuming more caffeine.

Lack of sleep is believed to stimulate hunger and suppress hormonal signals that indicate fullness.

 

This can soon lead to overeating. According to the research team

These research findings are important because women are at a higher risk of obesity and sleep disorders.

Even naps were found to improve the overall quality of nighttime sleep.

 

"Relaxation occurs"

 

One of the reasons I can smile after taking a nap is due to the relaxation effect that relieves tension.

The National Sleep Foundation recommends treating naps as a 'mini vacation'.

 

It's okay even if I try to take a quick nap but actually can't fall asleep.

According to research, taking a short rest in bed has a relaxing effect, whether or not you actually sleep.

 

"Brain becomes active"

 

After taking a nap, the activity in the right side of the brain related to creativity becomes suddenly more active.

According to research, people who took naps performed better in creative word puzzles.

 

The right brain (right hemisphere) is associated with creative tasks such as visualization and thinking, while the left brain (left hemisphere) is more analytical.

The research team observed the brain activity of 15 individuals and found that the right hemisphere is involved not only in the left hemisphere but also in...

I discovered that I communicate busily on my own. Meanwhile, the left brain was relatively quiet.

 

"Your mind becomes bright and alert."

 

According to NASA's research, pilots who enjoy a 40-minute nap

It was found that their level of alertness was higher compared to colleagues who did not get rest.

 

According to a research team at Harvard University in the United States, even taking a 20-minute nap can

The results showed that the energy levels of night shift workers improved. A small-scale one

In the study, participants said that even just 10 minutes of sleep made them feel more alert and lively.

 

"Feeling better"

 

When you lack sleep, it's natural to become irritable. If you take a short nap,

There are countless research findings indicating that you feel much better.

 

"Productivity increases"

 

Taking a nap in the afternoon at work actually improves job performance.

Experts say that a short nap is a restorative elixir for office workers who are exhausted and sleep-deprived.

There are also research findings that suggest it is much more effective than having a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

 

 

Napping helps relieve stress and activate the brain, among various health benefits.

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