When focusing on women’s cardiovascular health, it’s important to include little things you may not always think of that can make your life easier, give you more energy, and help you make better use of your time. Many see napping as something people do who have nothing better to do with their time, but more and more research has been emerging supporting the health benefits of napping.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, a 20-30 minute nap is most beneficial for short term alertness. Napping for too long at once can affect your sleeping patterns and make falling asleep at night more difficult. Even the busiest of us has a spare half an hour at some point during most days to get a quick power nap in. They also recommend napping in a peaceful environment at a comfortable temperature to get the most out of your nap.
There are three classifications of naps: planned napping, emergency napping, and habitual napping, all of which have different effects on your body. Check them out to see which one seems best for your schedule, and next time you find yourself with an extra 20 minutes or so, hop in bed for a quick energy boosting nap.