This is an old article, but a conversation with a friend reminded me of it. Taking a naps during the day not only feels good, but is protective of our health.
In a six-year study of 23,000 people, those that regularly took 30-minutes naps were 37% less likely to die of cardiovascular disease than other people that did not nap regularly. The greatest benefits were in working men.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/13/health/13iht-nap.4578721.html?_r=1
Most likely mechanism-of-action for this health-promoting activity is the regulation of cortisol and promotion of the parasympathetic nervous system function, both of which are known to be related to stress-reduction.
There are other studies out there that demonstrate the benefits of naps on worker productivity as well. If i wasn't so busy, i would go look those up. Of course, if i didn't have so much to do I'd probably go and prevent some heart disease of my own by taking a nap myself!
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