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Is it unhealthy to take a nap after a meal?
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No: There is no harm in taking a nap after a meal. In fact, some entire societies encourage it by scheduling siestas in the middle of the day. Nap away if you like!
Answered 8/4/2015
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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 6/8/2016
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