Naps can help improve one's cognition: research


By Xia Lin
  • World
  • Friday, 17 Jan 2025

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- A simple way to sharpen your cognition and memory is also an enjoyable one: take a nap, The Washington Post on Thursday cited scientific findings.

Research shows that napping can not only take the edge off a night of inadequate sleep but also boost our cognitive and learning capabilities. Even a 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood in addition to alleviating afternoon slumps, it said.

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