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Li Hua is a person who likes to take a nap. He works very hard every day, wakes up in the morning and goes to work at the company, often dealing with various busy work tasks.
Due to the stress of work, he often feels overdrawn and physically exhausted. In order to refresh her spirits and improve her work efficiency, Li Hua will find a quiet place after lunch, such as an office or lounge, to lie down and take a nap.
He believes napping helps the brain relax, relieves fatigue, and helps improve concentration and concentration.
But he usually slept for an hour or two, so colleagues reminded him that frequent naps were not a good thing, but Li Hua did not think so, until one day he suddenly fainted in the office.
So is napping good? Relevant studies have shown that frequent napping may increase the probability of high blood pressure and stroke.
Napping is the habit of most people in the mainland, especially in the afternoon, many people will choose to use nap to make up for sleep, and in the afternoon will also be drowsy because of busy work.
In fact, napping is also beneficial, and proper sleep can avoid the problems caused by lack of sleep.
A recent study on napping has attracted attention, and the results show that blood pressure is also relatively high for people who nap regularly; And if you take a nap for more than 20 minutes a day, the probability of stroke will also increase.
In the study, it was found that after each nap, blood pressure increased. And in people who take a nap 3-5 times a week, the probability of stroke is 8 times that of people who do not nap.
This is because the human body is in a state of exhaustion after a busy day. Proper sleep can rest the body and relax all the systems of the body.
Napping is good for good health, but not too often. Because it is best to take a nap only at the right time, otherwise it can be counterproductive.
How long is a good nap? In general, the best time to take a nap is 30 minutes to an hour or so. If you take a long nap, it may have some impact on your health.
Because it's not a good sleep habit. And also be careful not to take a nap immediately after a meal, and do not take a nap on your stomach. So what other effects does regular napping have on your health?
1. Reduce the probability of cardiovascular disease
If you are in a state of fatigue for a long time, your blood pressure may increase and your heart will be burdened.
After a busy day, the human body needs a certain amount of rest, so a proper lunch break can relax the body and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
According to relevant studies, if you can ensure sufficient sleep every day, you can reduce the viscosity of human blood and prevent the probability of coronary artery sclerosis.
However, it should also be noted that the lunch break should not be too long, generally 10-20 minutes is enough. Otherwise, it may affect the work and study in the afternoon.
For people who take frequent lunch breaks, be sure to choose a suitable place while sleeping. Choose from a bed, couch or office.
Never choose to sleep on the floor or on a table. Because the ground is cooler, and some bacteria and dust will enter the body.
If you sleep on the table, if you cannot ensure a good sitting posture, it will cause a certain amount of pressure on the cervical spine, resulting in cervical spondylosis.
2. Improve memory
People who nap regularly also have improved memory because the brain is already in a tired state after a day's work.
If you do not rest properly, it will lead to a decline in brain function, which will lead to memory loss and easy to lead to insomnia.
And proper napping can relax the brain, which can improve memory.
Therefore, napping can be properly carried out in daily life, so that it is good for good health. So what to pay attention to before going to bed?
1. Do not eat too full, do not eat too greasy, otherwise it is easy to affect digestion and absorption. If you want to take a nap, it is best not to eat greasy food.
2. Do not sleep on the table when napping, which can easily affect the cervical spine and eyes.
3. You can drink a glass of water properly before napping, which can replenish the water needed by the body. At the same time, it can also play a role in cleansing and detoxifying.
3. Promote gastrointestinal peristalsis
If you do not take a nap for a long time, it may affect gastrointestinal peristalsis and cause food accumulation in the intestines.
Proper napping can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and improve constipation. And after the nap, you will also feel that your mental state has improved.
However, it should be noted that the nap time should not exceed an hour.
If it exceeds an hour, it may put the nerves in a state of excitement, which can cause the body to experience insomnia.
There are some benefits to napping, but it's not for everyone. And for people who are often sleepy, napping is not suitable for them.
If you take a nap all the time, it will affect your work efficiency in the afternoon. But for those who are busy with work, an occasional nap can relieve their fatigue in the afternoon and relieve tension.
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