15 Why Are Power Naps Beneficial?

Why Are Power Naps Beneficial?
 
A power nap is a short nap specifically designed for people at work.
This practice is widely accepted in some European and Asian countries such as Spain and Japan.

There are a number of benefits from a short ten to twenty minute nap taken between 12:30 and 2:00 pm. Longer naps are discouraged as they could lead to a phenomena called “sleep inertia” which could impair cognitive performance throughout the day.

Power naps have been shown to improve long-term memory, creativity, and brain function—a win-win situation for both employee and employer. With increased alertness, improved logical reasoning, and faster reaction time, a worker would gain benefits in a variety of work environments.

A Swiss study discovered significant health benefits for people who regularly napped 1 or 2 days per week for eight years. These individuals had a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.  Healthy workers are not only more productive, they take fewer days off from work.

Those with access to a napping environment at work ought to consider taking advantage of this simple and quick activity that offers such significant long-term rewards!

Here is a link to an actual company who has a mobile nap service:  The Nap Experience.  This company will come to your workplace, offering power naps to employees.  The site also contains a wealth of information regarding the benefits of naps.

https://www.thenapexperience.com/​
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Sources of information for this article:

https://www.sleep.org/sleep-hygiene/what-is-a-power-nap/
 
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/power-nap