1. The Importance of Napping
... that the human body needs seven to nine hours of sleep per day.(Breus) Most American's are sleep deprived, causing the parasympathetic nervous system to kick into overdrive shortly after lunch by secreting digestive fluids. The overworking of the parasympathetic system causes the body to become fatigued. Many people call this "the afternoon slump". Sara Mednick, PhD, a sleep medicine researcher at the University ... Life!" supports this theory. Research studies on the effects of napping report that catching some extra "z's" ensures better psychological and physical health plus improved ...
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