While infants spend a lot of their time napping, scientists know very little about how it supports their growth and development during their first year. But now, as the first study of its kind, research from the University of Sheffield has revealed that those naps are critical to declarative memory consolidation, such as remembering events, […]
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3 Types of Naps to Better Your Days
Taking a nap at the right time can turn your whole day around, allowing you to fly through your work day in good spirits. The sleep medicine community is pretty much in agreement that naps boost creativity, memory, productivity and moods. Check out the 3 types of naps that Oprah Magazine says you need to add […]
An Afternoon Nap is Perfect for Better Heart Health
Are you looking forward to your daily afternoon nap brightening your day? New research tells us that enjoying an afternoon nap may not only boost your energy, but it’s linked to reduced blood pressure (BP) levels and fewer hypertension-related medications. Presented at ESC Congress in Greece by cardiologist Dr. Manolis Kallistratos, the prospective study included data […]
10 Ways to Maximize Your Power Nap
Research has proven that even a small nap of 10 minutes can boost your alertness to get through the rest of a busy day. Naps are also responsible for improving performance and creativity, making it the perfect partner to brainstorm with. To help you reap all of the amazing the benefits napping, the Daily Burn […]
7 Reasons to Add More Naps to Your Life
What’s in those naps you’ve been skipping? Apparently, tons of goodness that helps keep us healthy, happy and productive for years to come. If you’ve been feeling uninspired to get some additional snooze during the day, The Huffington Post as shared 7 reasons that will change your mind: You’ll be more alert: A short nap […]
Mandatory Nap Times May Hurt Children’s Nighttime Sleep
Naps May Protect Your Health From Sleep Loss Risks
According to a new study, a short nap can do so much more than boost your energy, creativity, memory and productivity. It can help strengthen your immune system and relieve stress, especially if you are running low on snooze from the night before. Published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, researchers […]
5 Myths Holding You Back From Nap Time
Who’s ready for nap time later today? Some of you may be shaking your head, believing that naps aren’t really that big a deal or simply a waste of time. However, in an effort to spread the power of nap time, The Huffington Post has shed some light on the most common myths about napping: […]
How Much Do You Know About Napping?
Learning the art of napping is certainly one thing we can appreciate at Gallery Furniture! It’s amazing what a small amount of snooze in the middle of the day can do for our creativity, memory, productivity, happiness, and health! Research tells us that the best naps are no more than 30 minutes in a cool, […]
8 Foolproof Tips to Ensure Your Nap is Always a Success
When was the last time you took a nap? Research has shown that naps are a great way to naturally boost your energy, alertness, creativity, memory and productivity halfway through a long day. However, it’s important to follow some guidelines in order to get all the benefits that napping provides. Here’s some expert advice we […]
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