THE BENEFITS OF A NAP
Secretly snoozing in company restrooms or in the back of sedans, napping has long been a shameful vice reserved for the lazy. Today, with the development of connectivity, our sleeping hours have been shortened by 2 hours compared to our great grandparents. Faced with this crisis of the night, the medical profession underlines the importance of this short break in the day which allows to gain in concentration and to brighten up one’s mood.
Why not take advantage of the summer period to get started, when the heat and relaxation of the early afternoon make you sleepy? What you need to know about the benefits of this life-saving break.
A healthier heart:
Lower blood pressure, recovery of the cardiovascular system … the nap is beneficial for the heart. The release of two hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are involved in waking up, stimulate the heart rate. A 30-minute nap can reduce the risk of heart failure by more than 30%. To practice without moderation this summer to boost your sports performance.
Creativity and good ideas stimulated:
By improving attention, memory and alertness, napping frees up creativity and helps solve difficult problems or situations. Employees who have rested in the early afternoon are more efficient and bubbling with good ideas. An ideal summer break to recharge your batteries before returning to work energized.
Recovering from sleep deprivation:
Chronic insomnia, drowsiness, the sleep deficit is now growing. There’s nothing like a daily flash nap this summer to recover from the lack of sleep accumulated during the year. And contrary to popular belief, napping does not prevent you from sleeping the next night (as long as it does not last more than one hour). On the contrary, it favors sleep at night. An ideal tool to stay in shape and efficient until the evening.
Ensure better immunity:
Lack of sleep affects a protein with antiviral properties, and little sleep is associated with a decrease in resistance to infections. A nap, even a short one, helps restore levels of this protein that helps fight stress and thus strengthen the immune system. Doing so this summer is already anticipating the next colds and viruses of the fall.