A study found that a 40-minute nap improved military pilot and astronaut performance by 34% and alertness by 100%. While napping has psychological benefits and can provide relaxation, it also has potential downsides. Naps may cause grogginess, especially those over 20 minutes, and impair performance immediately after waking. Long naps or late naps can negatively impact nighttime sleep, and some research links napping to increased heart failure risk for vulnerable people.
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A Study at NASA on Sleepy Military Pilots and Astronauts Found That a 40
A study found that a 40-minute nap improved military pilot and astronaut performance by 34% and alertness by 100%. While napping has psychological benefits and can provide relaxation, it als…