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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Napping felt like a luxury I couldn't enjoy as a parent. Now I know it makes me more productive, so it's part of my routine.
As a mom, I had such a full to-do list, and I was tired all the time. I wasn't sure what to do about it, but I also didn't think I could justify taking naps. However, when I tried, I was more productive, and they're now part of my morning routine. "Have you tried taking a nap?" I had been telling my doctor about my chronic tiredness, painting a picture of long days and evenings. Her question caught me off guard. In the moment, I came up with all kinds of reasons I couldn't take a daytime nap, but they all boiled down to this: I needed to take full advantage of the time my daughter was in school to get things done. My to-do list, both work and personal, was already never going to be complete with the time I had. How could I justify taking a nap? Before becoming a parent, my schedule was my own When I lived alone, I was free to cater to my circadian rhythm, especially once I started setting my own hours in a work-from-home setting. I've never been a morning person, and even if I am awake early, I'm not very productive. Before becoming a parent, I would often come alive in the evening, finding a second wind instead of winding down for bed. As a parent, my schedule was mostly set for me. No matter how flexible my work is, there is nothing flexible about school pickup and drop off. Even before school entered the picture, my daughter was an alarm clock personified. I knew that I should start going to bed earlier to accommodate my parenting schedule, but whether it was my body clock, or "revenge procrastination," I had difficulty giving up the part of the day when I felt most at ease and productive, especially since going to bed earlier didn't always mean that I would fall right to sleep or feel more rested. Even though I pushed away my doctor's question, it stuck with me. My schedule sometimes feels rigid, even though I know I'm lucky to have work that doesn't require me to stick to certain hours. Was my day as firm as I insisted it was? I gave naps a try to see how I felt I decided to do a trial, napping after dropoff for a few days to see what happened. I woke up, walked my daughter to school, and then went back to bed, setting my alarm for between an hour to an hour and a half. When the alarm went off, I got up, fixed a cup of tea, and started my day for real. Immediately, I noticed two things. First, I felt more rested. I wouldn't have initially thought that a short nap could make a significant difference to a person who seemed to always feel tired. I was wrong. I wasn't suddenly unable to take on the world, but I wasn't fighting the same level of exhaustion. My thoughts were clearer, and I woke (the second time) in a better mood. Second, I was getting more done. I'd been so afraid that "losing" that extra hour or so would put me much further behind on my work and to-do list than I otherwise would have been. Instead, I discovered that I was more efficient. The tired version of me might have gotten the work done, but it often happened more slowly. Within my trial period of taking morning naps, it became clear that the time I was sleeping was well-invested. Not only was I not getting behind, I was farther ahead than I'd been in a long time. Napping is now part of my morning routine I've made an effort to make a morning nap part of my routine, with continued good results. But things don't always follow routine. If I have immovable plans, or someone is sick, or I'm anxious and can't fall asleep, I skip my nap. But I always feel the difference. Even on days when an hour feels like too much, sometimes I will set a timer for 30 minutes, even 20 — whatever I feel I can spare. While I don't always fall asleep, lying still for a few uninterrupted moments fills my cup, just a bit. Feeling more capable of taking on the responsibilities of my life has improved my performance, but it's also improved my mood. I'm not beating myself up for not going to bed early, or for being tired during the day. When I feel those things, I'm trying to listen and consider adjusting instead of feeling guilty. My goal is to support my body so that it works as optimally as possible, even if that doesn't look like anyone else's schedule. For now, this is what works for me. Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword
France 24
14-07-2025
- Health
- France 24
The art of napping: How siestas are the key to a more productive life
Issued on: Napping isn't just for toddlers anymore. Studies show that a daytime sleep can be great for adults too. Afternoon naps have been proven to boost memory, improve job performance, make you more alert, ease stress and lift your spirits! Sébastien Spitzer, author of "Petite philosophie de la sieste" or "Little Philosophy of Napping", tells us why.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Source' Shares Why Hugh Grant Has Been Banned From Wimbledon's Royal Box
's viral napping incident at Wimbledon reportedly landed him in a conundrum as he has been banned from the exclusive Royal Box. Photos from Wednesday's quarter-final showed Grant sitting next to his wife, Anna Elisabet Eberstein. Grant was seemingly dozing off right behind Queen Camilla when the cameras caught the moment. It reportedly happened during a match between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli. Sources revealed he has been 'blacklisted' from the reserved suite of seats and explained why. Rob Shuter exclusively learned about Hugh Grant's 'humiliating' napping incident at Wimbledon that got him banned from the Royal Box. On Wednesday, he appeared to be struggling to keep his eyes open during the Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli quarter-final match. A photo showed Grant wearing black shades, while his hands were clasped together. He was also slouched on his right side, seemingly dozing off in his seat behind Queen Camilla. A source described the actor sleeping during one of the biggest matches as 'mortifying,' revealing that it occurred right behind the Queen consort. A second insider claimed it looked like Grant was 'watching late-night cable,' with his 'eyes closed' and 'slumped to one side.' Press photos that surfaced following the incident fit the description. They further called it 'absolutely humiliating.' Shuter then disclosed why Hugh Grant was banned from the Royal Box at Wimbledon. The napping situation left the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club officials 'deeply unimpressed.' One source claimed that Grant's falling asleep 'was seen as totally disrespectful to the tradition, the players — and the royal family,' which is why he was 'quietly blacklisted' from future invites to the Royal Box. The source continued that Grant 'blew' the honor of watching tennis from the Royal Box. They argued that the tournament 'isn't a place to nap.' The insider continued that getting to watch a match from those seats is 'an honor,' and he 'blew it.' The post 'Source' Shares Why Hugh Grant Has Been Banned From Wimbledon's Royal Box appeared first on Reality Tea.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests
A new study linking daytime napping to increased mortality rates in older adults may have some rethinking that midday snooze. The study, presented last month at SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Seattle, Washington, found that frequent, longer and irregular daytime naps — especially in the early afternoon — were linked to a higher risk of death over an eight-year period. "Our study fills a gap in knowledge," lead author Chenlu Gao, a postdoctoral research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, told Fox News Digital. Study Reveals Exercising Every Day May Not Be Necessary: 'Better Than None' The research shows "not just whether someone naps, but how long, how variable, and when they nap during the day may be meaningful indicators of future health risk," he said. The study included 86,565 participants averaging 63 years of age — all of whom worked regular daytime schedules — who were monitored by actigraphy, which detects movement during sleep but not brain activity. Read On The Fox News App Scientists defined daytime napping as sleeping between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. After the initial study, researchers kept tabs on the participants for eight years and discovered that 5,189 (6.0%) of them died during that time period. Most Americans Hit The Snooze Button Every Morning — Here's Why It Could Be Bad For Your Health The research showed that taking longer naps — and napping between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — was associated with a higher mortality rate. Results were adjusted for other potential factors influencing mortality, like demographics, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption and nighttime sleep duration, the researchers stated. "Naps are not necessarily problematic unless they are used to compensate for chronically poor sleep at night," Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, a neuroscientist and sleep specialist at Wesper in New York, told Fox News Digital. "Getting seven to nine hours of good quality sleep is required to maintain health and reduce the risk of developing dangerous medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes," added Rohrscheib, who was not involved in the study. The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death. "These are associations," Gao told Fox News Digital. "We cannot conclude from this study whether napping causes poor health." Most Sleep-deprived Cities In Us Revealed In Report: Where Does Yours Rank? In another potential limitation, because the study relied on detecting movement but not brain activity, "quiet wakefulness" may have been misclassified as sleep. Additionally, defining daytime napping as sleep between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. could have mistakenly included participants' actual sleep, affecting the accuracy of what would count as a nap, the researchers stated. Excessive napping could also be a marker of other health issues, such as chronic disease, systemic inflammation, or disruptions to circadian rhythms, which may themselves increase mortality risk. "Someone who requires daily naps to get through the day is likely not getting sufficient sleep during the night, or has an underlying health condition that causes daytime sleepiness," Rohrscheib noted. Gao added, "We need more research to understand the causal relationships before we can conclude that a certain type of napping pattern would benefit health." "However, we suggest that monitoring napping patterns might help us identify health conditions early, so that we can implement interventions accordingly." The American Academy of Sleep Medicine encourages healthy adults to limit naps to no longer than 20 to 30 minutes in the early afternoon. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter While a brief "power nap" can improve daytime alertness and performance, naps of 30 minutes or longer may cause a person to feel groggy after waking up. This grogginess, or "sleep inertia," can delay the short-term benefits of a nap, experts say. For more Health articles, visit Overall, the findings suggest that when it comes to mid-day snoozing, moderation is key — and that napping patterns could be a window into broader health concerns worth discussing with a medical article source: Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests
Fox News
01-07-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Afternoon napping could have surprising impact on longevity, study suggests
A new study linking daytime napping to increased mortality rates in older adults may have some rethinking that midday snooze. The study, presented last month at SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies in Seattle, Washington, found that frequent, longer and irregular daytime naps — especially in the early afternoon — were linked to a higher risk of death over an eight-year period. "Our study fills a gap in knowledge," lead author Chenlu Gao, a postdoctoral research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, told Fox News Digital. The research shows "not just whether someone naps, but how long, how variable, and when they nap during the day may be meaningful indicators of future health risk," he said. The study included 86,565 participants averaging 63 years of age — all of whom worked regular daytime schedules — who were monitored by actigraphy, which detects movement during sleep but not brain activity. Scientists defined daytime napping as sleeping between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. After the initial study, researchers kept tabs on the participants for eight years and discovered that 5,189 (6.0%) of them died during that time period. The research showed that taking longer naps — and napping between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. — was associated with a higher mortality rate. Results were adjusted for other potential factors influencing mortality, like demographics, weight, smoking, alcohol consumption and nighttime sleep duration, the researchers stated. "Naps are not necessarily problematic unless they are used to compensate for chronically poor sleep at night," Dr. Chelsie Rohrscheib, a neuroscientist and sleep specialist at Wesper in New York, told Fox News Digital. "Getting seven to nine hours of good quality sleep is required to maintain health and reduce the risk of developing dangerous medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes," added Rohrscheib, who was not involved in the study. "Naps are not necessarily problematic unless they are used to compensate for chronically poor sleep at night." The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death. "These are associations," Gao told Fox News Digital. "We cannot conclude from this study whether napping causes poor health." In another potential limitation, because the study relied on detecting movement but not brain activity, "quiet wakefulness" may have been misclassified as sleep. Additionally, defining daytime napping as sleep between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. could have mistakenly included participants' actual sleep, affecting the accuracy of what would count as a nap, the researchers stated. Excessive napping could also be a marker of other health issues, such as chronic disease, systemic inflammation, or disruptions to circadian rhythms, which may themselves increase mortality risk. "Someone who requires daily naps to get through the day is likely not getting sufficient sleep during the night, or has an underlying health condition that causes daytime sleepiness," Rohrscheib noted. Gao added, "We need more research to understand the causal relationships before we can conclude that a certain type of napping pattern would benefit health." "However, we suggest that monitoring napping patterns might help us identify health conditions early, so that we can implement interventions accordingly." The American Academy of Sleep Medicine encourages healthy adults to limit naps to no longer than 20 to 30 minutes in the early afternoon. While a brief "power nap" can improve daytime alertness and performance, naps of 30 minutes or longer may cause a person to feel groggy after waking up. This grogginess, or "sleep inertia," can delay the short-term benefits of a nap, experts say. For more Health articles, visit Overall, the findings suggest that when it comes to mid-day snoozing, moderation is key — and that napping patterns could be a window into broader health concerns worth discussing with a medical provider.
