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Another Reason to Get More Sleep: Performance
Your lack of sleep could be affecting your performance at the gym...
The amount of sleep a person gets affects his or her physical health, emotional well-being, mental abilities, productivity and now performance too. Studies have associated lack of sleep with serious health problems such as an increased risk of depression, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
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Napping 101
Most people I know, with my 3-year-old being the unfortunate exception, like to take naps. Napping is good for the health of your heart and reducing your stress level. You can maximize the benefits of your nap using these tips from the good old docs at the Harvard School of Health.
Do You Take Naps Regularly?
I just read that about one-third of American adults take naps regularly. I am jealous. Napping regularly sounds quite luxurious to me — it is rare that I get to take a snooze in the middle of the day.
Need an Afternoon Pick-Me-Up? Take a Nap
Next time your colleagues invite you on an afternoon coffee break, tell 'em you'll just take a nap instead. According to a new study by the Sleep Research Center at Loughborough University in England, a short nap may be the best way to fend off afternoon drowsiness.
The study involved 20 young adults, all of whom felt well-rested and got about seven and a half hours of sleep a night.
Love Your Heart - Take a Nap
I love to nap and now I have an excuse - it is good for the heart!!!! Kind of funny to use so many exclamation points about the quiet act of napping.
A recent study in Greece concluded that those who participated in "napping at least three times a week for a minimum of 30 minutes had a 37 percent lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to non-nappers."
Napping Improves Your Memory
Raise your hand if you're gearing up for a Thanksgiving food coma on the couch! While lying down after a huge meal doesn't help the digestion process, napping is good for your brain.
A recent study shows snoozing for a short time may help to boost your memory, and help you learn new tasks and ideas.
Do You Take Naps?
Napping is not just for the little people under three-years-old. Nope; it is good for everyone. A 30-minute snooze can reduce stress and might even make you more productive.
Naptime: No Longer Just for 2 Year Olds
Mid-week comes along and wouldn't if be great if you could just leave work for a little while and take a nap. Clearly there are some obvious conflicts with napping while you're on the clock, but yawn- you're just so tired that you're not able to do your job properly. What's a worker in corporate America to do?
Dealing With the End of Daylight Saving
Although sleep experts believe "falling back" and gaining an hour in Autumn is easier than losing an hour in Spring, it will still take your body a few days to acclimate to the time change. Here are a few tips on how to keep the change from adversely affecting your sleep habits:
- As much as it may seem like a good idea, avoid drinking extra caffeine for a few days after the time shift.
- Similar to avoiding that extra cup of joe, you should avoid taking a nap. Napping can interfere with your ability to fall asleep at the proper bedtime.
- Catch early morning rays.
You Asked: Bad to Leave Yoga Class Early?
Dear Fit,
I've been taking a yoga class for about a year with this amazing instructor. We're always trying new poses and I'm soaked with sweat by the end from moving around so much. Plus the next day, I'm really sore so I know I'm working hard.
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