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Medical Corner Enhanced Productivity:

Naps can spark creativity by allowing your mind

to make subconscious connections. You may
wake up with fresh perspectives or solutions to
problems.

The Science Better Learning:

Sleep aids in the recuperation of the body and

Behind mind, facilitating deeper comprehension and
retention of information learned throughout the
day.
Power Naps

Promotes Recovery::
Myth: Napping is only for the lazy.
During sleep, the body revitalizes itself and re-
Fact: Napping can enhance alertness,
leases growth hormones essential for muscle
memory, and productivity, making it a
and tissue regeneration.
valuable tool for anyone.
ower naps, lasting 15-30 minutes, can
significantly boost alertness, mood, and Improved Health:
Myth: Napping will ruin your night’s
Poverall well-being. Napping enhanc- Adequate sleep reduces cortisol levels, the stress
sleep.
es creativity and productivity by allowing your hormone linked to various health issues like dia-
Fact: A brief power nap taken in the early
mind to make subconscious connections. betes and heart disease.
afternoon is unlikely to affect nighttime
sleep if timed correctly.
It also aids in memory retention and learn-
When to Nap?
ing, helping you process information absorbed Myth: All naps are the same.
throughout the day.
Fact: Short naps (10-30 minutes) im-
prove alertness without causing grog-
Ideal Duration: Keep naps between 15-
Mood Boost: giness, while longer naps may lead to
30 minutes to avoid grogginess.
Naps increase serotonin levels, the “happy hor- sleep inertia.
mone,” which helps regulate mood and appetite. A
Best Time: Aim for a nap after school
short nap can alleviate feelings of anxiety, irritability, Myth: Naps are a waste of time.
(around 3-4 PM) to recharge before
and overwhelm. Fact: Regular power napping can lead
evening activities.
to long-term memory improvement
Improved Alertness:
Environment: Create a restful atmo- and enhanced cognitive function.
Napping enhances subjective alertness and fa-
sphere—quiet, dark, and cool.
tigue thresholds. This boost in energy can help
you tackle tasks more efficiently.

Nurse Shuaib Raodah. A
Obi hostel Nurse/Matron

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