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Here’s why your afternoon nap may be doing you more harm than good

Naps can boost alertness and enhance mood – but also sabotage nighttime sleep, writes Talar Moukhtarian



Afternoon naps can boost alertness, mood, and productivity but can also disrupt nighttime sleep. Short "power naps" are beneficial, while longer or later naps can cause grogginess and insomnia. Naps are essential for shift workers and those with sleep deficits but shouldn't replace sufficient nighttime sleep. Strategic napping can enhance performance for athletes and those in high-focus jobs.

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