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As long as it does not exceed 30 minutes to an hour, napping has many health benefits. Natural in mammals, it is even constitutionalized at work in China. Why not take advantage of the summer period to start, when the heat and relaxation encourage early afternoon doze? Zoom in on all the benefits of this saving break.
A heart in better shape
Lowering blood pressure, recovering the cardiovascular system, napping is good for the heart. The release of two hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which help wake up, stimulate the heart rate. A Greek scientific study from 2007 showed that if taken regularly (three times a week), a 30-minute nap reduced the risk of dying from heart failure by more than 30%. Take it this summer to boost your sports performance.
Creativity and good ideas stimulated
By improving attention, memory and alertness, napping frees up creativity and promotes the resolution of problems or tricky situations. Made almost mandatory in Japan, French companies are now seeing its benefits. Employees who have rested in the early afternoon are more efficient and are full of good ideas. An ideal summer break to recharge your batteries and pay off for the return to work. work.
Recovering from lack of sleep
Chronic insomnia, drowsiness, sleep debt is increasing today. Nothing like a daily flash nap this summer to recover from the lack of sleep accumulated during the year. And contrary to popular belief, a nap does not prevent you from sleeping the following night (as long as it does not last more than an hour). On the contrary, it promotes nighttime sleep. An ideal tool to stay fit and efficient until the evening.
Ensure better immunity
Lack of sleep acts in particular on a protein with antiviral properties. And little sleep is associated with lower resistance to infections. On the contrary, a nap, even a short one, helps restore hormone and protein levels that help combat stress and thus restore the proper functioning of the immune system. Indulging in it this summer means already anticipating chasing away the next colds and viruses of the fall.
An ideal medicine
Considered a non-drug treatment by the National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (InSV), the nap even has an analgesic effect against pain. Migraine, joint or even muscle pain can be improved with a short sleep. It could also, according to the INSV, reduce the consumption of certain medications such as antihypertensives (against high blood pressure), stimulants or vitamins. Better a nap cure this summer than a cocktail of food supplements at the start of the school year.