This Is How Long You Should Nap Every Day to Keep Your Brain Healthy

A new study indicated that regular daytime napping might be able to prevent our brains from shrinking as we age.

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This Is How Long You Should Nap Every Day to Keep Your Brain Healthy Napping may feel like a luxury, but a daily afternoon nap might just be what we need to age well. A new study suggests that daytime napping might prevent our brains from shrinking as we age. So, what's the optimal nap time? READ MORE Latest Health News How Much Sleep Do You Need for a Healthy Heart? Which Types of Magnesium Are Good for Sleep? 16 Ways to Lower Your Cortisol Levels Young Men Can Have Prostate Inflammation—and Sitting Doesn't Help 5 Best Natural Sleep Aids, According to a Dietitian The CDC estimates that 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Chronic sleep problems have been linked to increased risk of injuries, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, poor immune function, mood disorders, dementia, and more. These supplements may help. SHOP NOW More From Verywell What Is a Coffee Nap? Tips for Staying Awake When You're Tired Why You Cough When You Aren't Sick Can Women Take Viagra for Low Libido? Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. Unsubscribe This email was sent to womanshealth1.female@blogger.com Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe here A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 225 Liberty St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10281 ©2023. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service