Why late afternoon naps make you feel more exhausted instead of refreshed?Late afternoon naps can lead to exhaustion due to sleep inertia, where waking from deep sleep causes disorientation. Naps exceeding 30-40 m...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
Govt can allow establishments to hire up to 25% apprentices but with riders: Skills secretary Debashree MukherjeeLarge industries can be allowed to take up to 25% apprentices provided they have reached the 15% limit in the last three years, will pay at...
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
Morning naps can reduce life expectancy? Top doctor explains the health risks, shares safest time to have a quick sleepA doctor has raised concerns about the timing of daytime naps, pointing to research that links morning naps to a higher health risk. Accord...
Lost an hour of sleep? Why National Napping Day matters and how to nap rightNational Napping Day, observed the Monday after daylight saving time begins, encourages rest to combat lost sleep and highlights napping's ...
Feeling sleepy after lunch? Sleep expert tells Dr Pal a 20-minute trick to power up your afternoonFeeling tired after lunch is normal. Experts say a short 20-minute nap can help. This power nap taps into your body's natural sleep rhythm....
Napping too much after 60? New study links long afternoon snoozes to higher death riskA recent study suggests excessive daytime naps could be risky for older adults. Researchers presented the findings at SLEEP 2025 in Seattle...
8 health benefits of power nappingA short nap during the day — typically 10 to 30 minutes — can do wonders for your body and mind. Here are eight science-backed reasons to a...
National Napping Day: Why was it started and its link to Daylight Savings TimeNational Napping Day, observed on Monday after Daylight Savings Time begins, highlights the importance of rest as people adjust to losing a...
Power NapPower naps, typically lasting 10-30 minutes, are an effective tool for mental and physical rejuvenation. They enhance alertness, cognitive ...
What is a NASA nap? Space agency reveals the perfect nap length that astronauts and pilots take, which you can emulate; here's all about itNASA research shows that a brief nap can improve alertness, memory, and performance without causing grogginess. This technique, known as a ...
Power of a power napA power nap, lasting 10 to 30 minutes, acts as a reset button for the mind, enhancing alertness, sharpening focus, and boosting cognitive a...
A large number of employees feel short nap breaks essential in today's work culture: SurveyIt is essential for a healthy work culture, battling exhaustion and fatigue in daily work routines and increase efficiency and employees' w...
Of Inemuri, siestas and 40 winksThe culture of an afternoon nap is not uncommon in other parts of the globe. It’s siesta in Spain and riposo in Italy, and in the US, where...
Why nap rooms are popular at millennial workplacesTaking a cat nap, or power nap is increasingly being encouraged after studies have shown that an energy nap boosts brainpower and productiv...
Napping at work can boost performanceSleep has an expansive range of benefits for the body & the mind - from preventing or delaying heart problems, to acting as a countermeasur...