How many minutes is best for a nap?

A nap can help our bodies recover from a poor night's sleep and help increase productivity during the day.

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A 2016 study found that long naps, or excessive fatigue, were associated with a higher risk of metabolic syndrome. Dr. Adam Splaver, a cardiologist in South Florida, USA, warned that long naps increase the risk of metabolic syndrome by 50%.

Thus, it can be said that the importance of short naps for overall health. Below are the benefits of short naps for our health, according to Medical Daily.

Sleep for 10 to 20 minutes

A 10- to 20-minute nap is ideal for boosting focus and productivity. A 2012 study in the journal Sleep found that a 10-minute nap led to immediate improvements in sleepiness, fatigue, vitality, and cognitive performance.

Sleep 30 minutes

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), napping for 30 minutes can help you stay alert. A 2015 study in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that napping for 30 minutes can reverse the hormonal effects of a night's sleep.

Sleep 60 minutes

Sleeping for more than 30 minutes but less than 90 minutes can increase the risk of waking up inertia, which can leave you feeling tired and nauseous. However, a 60-minute nap can leave us feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Sleep 90 minutes

Napping for more than 90 minutes helps clear the mind, improve memory, and restore lost sleep. However, Dr. Splaver recommends that we take naps (40 minutes or less) during the day to be able to sleep at night.

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