Category: Sleep
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The latest neuroscience of daytime naps
A group of researchers simulated a 2-week school environment, where adolescents were allowed set amounts of time, either split into a daytime nap and nighttime rest, or continuous nighttime sleep [1]. This paper (along with supplementary research) provides compelling evidence that an afternoon nap can greatly restore cognition, revitalize energy levels, and improve memory. We…
