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Sleep: How to nap like a pro
Слайд 2Both nocturnal and daytime sleeping improved memory consolidation for unrelated word
pairs – like ‘pepper’ and ‘elbow’ – suggesting it can help if you’re trying to learn tricky-to-remember concepts.
Слайд 3200mg of caffeine with a 60 to 90 minute daytime nap
on various memory tasks. a nap generally improved memory performance, while caffeine either didn’t affect – or worsened – performance.
Слайд 4The promised benefits of sleep have even persuaded a few firms
to allow their employees to nap at work. Earlier this year, software company HubSpot designed a napping room in its Massachusetts office that features a hammock and dim lighting. Employees are free to book the space without limitations.
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The most natural time to take a nap, based on our
circadian rhythms, is in the afternoon sometime between 2 and 4pm.
Слайд 6The results of the Mednick’s test have showed that REM can enhance
creative problem solving.
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“So if you’re looking for a restorative nap, you should sleep
later in the day when you have an increased amount of slow wave sleep,” says Mednick, “And if you’re looking for a nap that might aid your creativity, you should sleep earlier in the day when you experience more REM.”
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A study in Australia found that a 10-minute afternoon nap was
enough to help participants recuperate from a night of restricted sleep.