Love to nap? Here’s more evidence it’s good for your brain

Power naps, characterised as an intentional 15- to 30-minute nap, typically in the afternoon, can temporarily relieve the burden of a sleep deficit. — Dreamtime/TNS

A STUDY published recently in the journal Sleep Health found that regular napping is linked to larger brain volume and could indicate anti-ageing properties of napping.

While past research looked at people’s brains and sleep habits and made correlations, this study – with global collaboration including Harvard Medical School – took it one step further in analysing participants’ genes to locate specific traits associated with napping. The Allegheny Health Network Center for Sleep Medicine thinks it’s a step in the right direction for learning more about sleep and cognition.