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NATIONAL SIESTA DAY 2008
It’s lunch time here on America’s North Shore. You know what to do. On the count of three
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Sleep!
Do you ever feel a lull in energy levels after lunch?
Do you sometimes wish you could just have a little siesta to refresh you?
The post-lunch nap has not yet been adopted in Britain and is often considered a sign of weakness however the ‘Power Nap’ as it is commonly called, offers real benefits to health, productivity and wellbeing.
Research shows that we have a strong biological tendency to become tired in the early afternoon. A short 10-20 minute nap in the middle of a working day can increase productivity by over 30% and alertness by 100% as well as improve memory and concentration, according to NASA. Recent research shows that we can also reduce stress and the risk of heart disease by 34%. Sleep deprivation has been shown to make weight loss more difficult as well as cause accidents at work and on the road. Even 5 minutes can be beneficial!
Filed under: Medicine, Odd News · Tags: National Siesta Day 2008, Siesta Awareness
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