How to Take the Perfect Nap

PSA: Napping isn't just for kids! The benefits of a quick 10-20 minute nap can be as powerful as a full 8-hour snooze. So next time you nod off at your desk, don't feel too bad about catching some extra Z's. » Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker » Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist » Sign Up for Seeker's Newsletter! https://www.seeker.com/newsletters Research has shown a full night’s sleep is good for your memory, mood, and immune system just to name a few benefits. But what about taking a nap during the day? Is it helpful or harmful? How does the length of the nap impact you? And is there an optimal time to grab a quick snooze? Depending on a person’s age, napping is downright necessary. Generally speaking the younger a person is the more sleep their developing brains and bodies need, so experts recommend that newborns get 14 to 17 hours of sleep while preschoolers should get 10 to 13 hours of shuteye every day. That is a long time to spend unconscious and it’s not going to happen all in a row, so the kiddos need to take naps, no matter how much they kick and scream when they hear it’s nap time. Guidelines also say that kids age 6 to 13 should get anywhere from 9 to 11 or even 12 hours of sleep daily. Once people are adults though, do they really need to sneak in a siesta? Our modern way of life with our 9 to 5 jobs and our fancy electric light bulbs may have altered how we sleep compared to our ancient ancestors. Napping isn’t necessary for adults, but it still could have potential upsides. Because our brains go through different stages during sleep, the benefits of a nap are correlated with its length. If you find yourself slowing down in the middle of the day after lunch, a quick 20 minute power nap could be all you need to wake up feeling refreshed and alert. #Nap #Napping #PowerNap #Sleeping #SleepCycle #HowToNap #Seeker Read More: Scientists agree: Coffee naps are better than coffee or naps alone https://www.vox.com/