Question 1

are small naps healthy?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Most naps up to 45 min in length will not interfere with normal nighttime sleeping routines. It may provide a way to catch up for a sleep deficit or assist in maintaining a healthy lifestyle if your evening & morning schedule cannot be changed to allow longer night sleep.

Question 2

are naps healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Napping is supported by research as being healthy and beneficial.

Question 3

is it not healthy to take daily naps?

Accepted Answer

Are naps healthy?: While some studies may suggest that a short nap during the day is beneficial, sleep hygiene recommendations argue against naps as they disrupt our normal 24-hour sleep wake cycle.  Better to get higher quality sleep of good duration at night.

Question 4

are naps good for your mental health?

Accepted Answer

Naps: Some cultures hold afternoon naps in high regard for long term productivity and tension reduction.

Question 5

what is considered the maximum amount of minutes for a nap to be beneficial to your health (life)?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends upon how much you are sleeping at night.  Some people benefit from "power naps" for about 15-20 minutes, others need longer nap times.  Prolonged naps may interfere with your night time sleep.

Here are more tips on sleep and sleep hygiene

http://www.Princeton.Edu/uhs/healthy-living/hot-topics/sleep-hygiene/.

Question 6

i slept four hours yesterday for a nap and then eight hours at bedtime last night. have never slept this much before
no health issues 
is this something i should be concerned about?

Accepted Answer

No: Sleep is one of  your bodies way of healing.  If you are feeling fine its OK.
As you age your sleep habits change.  Seasonal changes occur as well due to wintertime sunlight
lessening. Resting is fine.

Question 7

are naps good for health?

Accepted Answer

That depends: If you nap during the day and then can't sleep at night - then napping might not be so great. However, If you are sleep deprived or recovering from illness/ surgery - etc. then napping may be helpful. Some  people in very hot countries may nap in the middle of the day - this can be adaptive.

Question 8

is it healthy to nap after jogging?

Accepted Answer

Simple answer: Naps are good.

Question 9

is it healthy to take naps during the day?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: We normally advise people not to as this can cause trouble sleeping at night. It likely won't cause a huge problem if you nap occasionally. Especially on the beach (wear sunscreen or be in the shade)!

Question 10

is it healthy to take a long nap after lunch on weekends?

Accepted Answer

Naps & Sleep: Naps are very interesting. If one suffers from any form of insomnia, they should avoid naps altogether. Naps ranging from 20 to 60 minutes can be quite refreshing for many. Greater than 60 minutes and the brain thinks it is bedtime and one runs the risk of waking up groggy and tired. Regular short naps have shown to improve energy, reduce stress, and even lower the risk of heart disease.

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