Feeling Tired? , Don't Feel Bad, Take a Nap.
Are you feeling groggy? Maybe considering dozing off for a bit? Go for it! .
March 14 is National Napping Day.
Here's why you should be napping.
Daylight Saving Time.
Much of the labor force of the United States lost an hour of their own time early on Sunday, March 13.
According to CNN, National Napping Day originated in 1999, the brainchild
of psychologist William Anthony
and his wife, Camille.
National Napping Day was
created to squash the country's
anti-napping prejudice.
We figured this would be
a good day to celebrate the importance of napping because everyone is one hour more sleep-deprived than usual. , William Anthony, former psychologist, and professor
Boston University, via BU article from 2006.
Charge the Brain.
A study conducted by NASA on
astronauts has revealed the power of
naps in rekindling brain performance.
Boost your working memory and
feel more relaxed just by taking a nap.
Lower Health Risk.
Experts say one or two naps per
week could do well to lower the
risk of heart attack and stroke.
Studies have shown frequent nappers
to be 48% less likely to experience a
heart attack, stroke or heart failure
than their non-napping counterparts