Here Are The Top Health Benefits Of Napping

Is napping good for you? When done correctly, the benefits of napping are numerous.

Improves mood

The neurotransmitter serotonin regulates our mood, sleep, and appetites. It produces feeling of contentment and well-being. But when our bodies are stressed, higher levels of serotonin are used and the production of more is blocked. As a result, we can become anxious, irritable, depressed, overwhelmed, and easily distracted.

Naps reduce your risk of heart disease

Naps can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially for males. A nap reduces the risk of heart problems such as hypertension and also lowers cholesterol. People who takes naps for at least 30 minutes a day, three times a week, are less likely to die from heart disease. However, if you nap occasionally your risk reduces as well.

It reduces stress

Sleepiness is also linked with increased blood pressure and greater levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol. Therefore, reducing the tension caused by stress through napping is good for your body. Cortisol levels drop during a nap, suggesting that a nap can help reverse the effects of nighttime sleep loss on cortisol. Another study from Greece shows that those who took naps had lower blood pressure than those who didn’t. Daily naps reduce the amount of stress hormones in the body, decreasing stress and lowering risk of heart disease.