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  World Sleep Day 2026: Can your afternoon nap ruin your nighttime sleep?

  Lifestyle | March 15, 2026 10:26 IST

  Afternoon naps can help restore energy, but doctors say they may sometimes leave people feeling more tired instead of refreshed. Experts explain that long naps can trigger sleep inertia — a groggy feeling that occurs when waking from deep sleep.

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  How a short nap can improve memory and performance, says Harvard study

  Health | August 05, 2025 20:47 IST

  Feeling foggy after learning something new? A Harvard study explains how a nap boosts your memory and brain performance in just a short break.

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  Meet 40-year-old Japanese entrepreneur who claims 30 minutes of sleep a day has doubled his lifespan

  offbeat | September 05, 2024 23:33 IST

  Daisuke Hori, a Japanese entrepreneur, claims he has maintained high productivity by sleeping only 30-45 minutes daily for 12 years. He attributes his success to the quality of sleep rather than its length, arguing that strategic habits, like exercise and diet, help sustain focus.

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  From Comfortable Environment to Relaxation Techniques: 5 steps to achieve that perfect nap

  Lifestyle | February 22, 2024 13:00 IST

  Learn the secrets to the perfect nap with five essential steps. From optimal timing to relaxation techniques, master the art of napping for enhanced well-being and productivity.

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  90-30 nap formula can put off drowsiness and fatigue in night shift workers: Study

  Health | September 16, 2023 17:16 IST

  The study has analysed the data of pilot studies on night-shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018.

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  How Long Afternoon Naps Can Cause Heart Diseases: Things To Keep in Mind

  Health | May 02, 2023 15:32 IST

  Afternoon naps never fail to rejuvenate our energy levels, and are highly satisfying. But you have to wake up before they get too long, and pose a threat to your heart. Have a look at how long afternoon naps can cause various heart diseases.

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  Most Indians feel napping may improve work productivity

  Health | August 19, 2019 17:26 IST

  A new survey found that most Indians felt napping at work might improve productivity, adding that a nap room could contribute towards better workflow.

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  Want to increase your productivity in office? Go, take a short nap

  Lifestyle | April 06, 2017 12:55 IST

  Does your boss nag you for work? Here’s a solution to live up to their expectations. Take a power nap after lunch in the afternoon! No, we’re not being gimmicky.

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  Napping boosts infants' memory

  Lifestyle | January 14, 2015 19:08 IST

  London: While babies devote the majority of their time to sleeping, researchers have now found that napping helps them develop memory and retain new behaviours they have learnt."These findings are particularly interesting to both parents