Research studies on napping seem to show a mixed bag of benefits and potential risks, depending on factors like duration, timing, age and individual health status.
Below is a simple table to summarize these results of napping time vs Health impact.
| Nap Duration | Benefits | Health Risks to consider |
| Less than 30 minutes | Short naps (often called “power naps”) can boost alertness, mood, and performance, especially for those who are sleep-deprived or need a quick recharge. | Mild or rarely can lead to sleep grogginess and disruption of regular night time sleep patterns. |
| Between 30 to 60 minutes | Can help relieve stress, improve memory, and support immune health. For older adults, a short nap between 1 and 3 p.m. may even improve nighttime sleep. | Possibility of sleep grogginess |
| Greater than 60 minutes | None clearly identified at this time. | Obesity, heart health challenges including high blood pressure, potential signs of cognitive decline in older adults. |
As can be seen in the table above, when you take Short, regular naps, they can be beneficial for alertness, mood, and brain health, especially if kept under 30 minutes. Longer or irregular naps, especially in older adults, may indicate or contribute to health issues and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.
For more read on this you can see this Researchers study how daytime naps may influence health.
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