Health
Nap time is the new coffee break. Here’s how to make the most of it. – The Washington Post
Feeling tired in the afternoon is natural, and some people are taking advantage of working at home to nap. But there are pros and cons to enjoying a bit of shut-eye….
There are two biological processes that contribute to daily drowsiness, says Sara Mednick, a professor of cognitive science at the University of California at Irvine and author of Take a Nap! Change Your Life.
The first system is the circadian: It prompts you to stay awake when its light out and asleep when its dark. In the middle of the day, it causes the hormone cortisol to start decreasing from its morning high and your core body temperature to slightly dip; losing heat helps you fall and stay…
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