Health Tip: Take a Nap

(HealthDay News) -- Napping is a great way to help revive yourself if you''re sleepy, tired or stressed.

Here are some of the ways napping can improve your physical and emotional well-being, courtesy of the National Sleep Foundation:

• A nap can improve alertness and productivity by reducing chances for accidents and mistakes.
• A nap can make you feel more alert immediately, and may prolong alertness for up to a few extra hours later in the day.
• Because a nap often feels like a luxury, it offers the emotional benefits of helping you feel rejuvenated, relaxed, and less stressed.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: March 05, 2007

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