If not, don’t worry, because researchers did the heavy lifting for you.
Researchers pulled data fromUK Biobank2an expansive dataset of over 500,000 adults that range from 40-69 years of age.
They found people who reported taking naps during the day tended to have increased brain volume.
Brain volume sounds a little abstract, but it’s essential to overallbrain health.
As we age, ourbrain volume tends to decline4, but the goal is to slow this process down.
Listen to your body and schedule in a snooze when you need ityour brain will thank you.
How to optimize your nap
All of this being said, some people simply can’t nap.
That’s okay, too.
