The benefits of napping are well-established: the afternoon delight of a siesta may preserve the health of our brains as we age, and napping has been shown to boost creativity, improve parenting, and increase joy. Experts have even coined a word to describe the bliss state reached after a brief doze: nappiness. But your mid-day resting habits can also predict how … Read more
Nap time, elevated. California ER doctor Dr. Joe Whittington, who goes by Dr. Joe MD on TikTok, has gone viral on the platform after sharing a military-inspired technique for powering down for a power nap. “Okay, so you’re dead a– tired, but you only have 10 minutes. I’m going to show you the Navy SEAL-inspired power napping technique that many of … Read more
Turns out a few Z’s can boost your creativity. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests there’s a link between naps and a creative mind — but timing is key. Researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School found that the mind is “particularly fertile” during sleep onset — the earliest stage of … Read more