Don't feel guilty over your afternoon nap - it's good for you

By Nicole Lovato
Updated June 28 2018 - 1:18pm, first published January 30 2018 - 12:00am
Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood.
Naps have many benefits, including improving memory, reaction times and mood.

YOU may be familiar with that feeling of overwhelming sleepiness during the mid-afternoon. It’s common, occurs whether you’ve eaten lunch or not, and is caused by a natural dip in alertness from about 1 to 3pm. So, if you find yourself fighting off sleep in the middle of the day and you’re somewhere where you can have a nap, then do it.

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