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A new study indicated that regular daytime napping might be able to prevent brain shrinkage as we age. Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance. Longer naps can reduce sleep drive and they've been associated with an increased risk of heart problems and type 2 diabetes.
Taking short daytime naps may help maintain brain health as individuals age, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of the Republic of Uruguay. The study suggests that habitual napping is associated with larger total brain volume
Researchers found a link between habitual napping and larger total brain volume - a marker of good brain health linked to a lower risk of dementia
Researchers hope their findings will help reduce any stigma that still exists around daytime napping.
A part of the brain connected to memory shrank in people with severe sleep-disordered breathing, which can include heavy snoring and sleep apnea