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The Benefits of an Afternoon Nap
We may not bat an eye over the idea of children getting daily naps, but most adults probably aren’t taking them even if they feel tired in the afternoon. According to a -Pew Research- poll, only 34% of US adults nap regularly. The majority of these people are over 80, but small portions of all age groups take at least some daytime rest. The health effects of getting some extra shuteye during the day...
June 23, 2021
What to Do When the Afternoon Crash Hits Hard
Biologically speaking, the afternoon crash is hardwired into our systems. The body’s internal clock, or -circadian rhythm-, regulates sleepiness and wakefulness throughout the day and night. Unfortunately for our productivity, this rhythm has a penchant for afternoon naps. While everyone’s internal clock differs to some degree, most people are sleepiest between 2 to 4 a.m. and between 1 to 3 p.m —...
August 18, 2020