Name: Are naps actually good for us?
Uploaded: 2021-11-17T15:42:43Z
Duration: 2 min 17 s
Description: Afternoon naps are refreshing -- but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of your next short snooze.

Afternoon naps are refreshing -- but could they be messing up our sleep cycles? Sleep scientist Matt Walker reveals the pros and cons of napping, plus tips on how to get the most out of your next short snooze.

Matt Walker: Are naps actually good for us?

Are naps actually good for us?

Afternoon slumps may signal a natural propensity for biphasic sleep, suggesting a historic norm of night sleep paired with daytime napping.

Naps can sharpen the brain and rejuvenate the body, yet long or late naps might hinder nighttime sleep, disrupting natural rhythms.

Embracing a 20-minute early day nap can enhance well-being without compromising nighttime sleep, for those without sleep struggles.