The Healthiest Thing to do in an Afternoon

Nap is a word that has nothing but good memories to me.  I have to say I am quite the “nap person.”  If a bear during hibernation and I were to have a nap off, I already know I would win.   So it is safe to say that I love to nap.  Imagine how thrilled I was to read in Self magazine that napping is the healthiest thing one can do for themselves.  But why?

The benefits of getting enough sleep (7-9 hours per night, depending on the person) are immeasurable: The well-rested are thinner, healthier, less stressed and better able to concentrate and learn.  Not to bad, huh?

A nap is essential for a happier you, unless you’re the lucky kind that always gets their 8 hours.  Not only do naps provide similar perks to getting enough sleep at night, but they also keep your brain activity high throughout the day, whereas non-nappers suffer from declining activity as the day goes on, according to a study by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. 

Feel groggy after a long nap? Try a cat nap, a good twenty minutes. 

It allows enough time for your heart rate to go down and for your body to relax.  Another perk? As long as you own a bed or couch of any kind, napping is free J

Happy naptime!