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Are naps healthy?
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Yes: Napping is supported by research as being healthy and beneficial.
Answered 10/1/2012
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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.
Answered 11/28/2017
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