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Do you feel energetic after your afternoon meal? If not, a 20 minute nap is what you need.
That will help increase your productivity by a third, and make you twice as alert, with better memory, and the ability to concentrate.Stress and cardiac problems are less likely to affect you; the danger posed by these two hazards is reduced by as much as a third. Also,losing weight becomes easier, when you get sufficient sleep.
The afternoon nap, or siesta, with its thousand-year history, is still prevalent in some cultures, such as in Spain, where it often extends to two hours, insuring that people avoid going out in the sun during the most torrid time of day.
Scientists have observed that a short nap of ten to fiteen minutes can even reduce the risk of accidents while driving. Far from being a career threatening measure, taking 15 minutes off every afternoon for a nap may actually boost your career, in the long run.
History is full of examples of people who took short naps to keep their energy levels up; the most famous instances are those of Bill Clinton, Winston Churchill, and Napolean. The last-named had the enviable ability to sleep while riding his horse.
There are neurons (brain cells) that help you to be alert and awake.These stop functioning, temporarily, after you eat. Research has shown that glucose in the food you eat stops the brain from transmitting signals to keep you awake.
So, take an afternoon nap when you can, if you want to stay alert.Playing Sudoku will give an additional edge to your alertness, after you wake up!
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