Is napping bad for your health?

Some studies have suggested that taking longer naps can increase levels of inflammation, which is linked to heart disease and increased risk of death. Other research has also connected napping with high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, depression and anxiety.

Is it bad to take an hour nap everyday?

A: Naps are OK. But you’ll probably want to nap for less than an hour, and you’ll probably want to nap earlier in the day, like before 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. If you can power-nap for 15 or 20 minutes, so much the better. Napping for an hour or longer increases your risk of falling into the deep stages of sleep.

Is it good or bad to nap?

Actually, naps are good for most people, Mednick says. Her research shows a nap—defined as daytime sleeping that lasts between 15 and 90 minutes—can improve brain functions ranging from memory to focus and creativity. “For some people, naps are as restorative as a whole night of sleep,” she adds.

What’s the best time for a nap?

The best time to take a nap for most people is either right before lunch, around 12:30 p.m., or during the post-lunch dip, around 2 p.m. (5). During the post-lunch dip, also called the nap zone (6), you are more likely to feel a little sleepy or fatigued (7).

Is it OK to sleep during the day?

Although inadequate or irregular sleep is associated with adverse health, work, and social outcomes (3), daytime sleeping isn’t as detrimental to a person’s sleep-wake cycle as previously thought. Napping can actually improve sleep quality (4) for shift workers and the sleep-deprived.

Is napping longer than 45 minutes better or worse for your sleep health Why?

The study also found that naps, regardless of length, were “linked with a 19 percent elevated risk of death.” “The results suggest that shorter naps (especially those less than 30 to 45 minutes) might improve heart health in people who sleep insufficiently at night,” Pan said.