Facts about napping

“No day is so bad it can’t be fixed with a nap.” – Carrie P. Snow

Researchers have found in recent years that the human body requires only as much sleep as the brain will allow it. In other words, so long as the brain is functioning at full capacity, there’s no great requirement for sleep. The big thing is that the brain needs a rest every now and then, and apparently, the brain can refresh itself and go on “like with a full tank of gas” with just a short, 20-minute power nap.

Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of sleep and how a power nap can help you.