Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Short naps at the right time of day can benefit alertness and overall health in myriad ways. Tara Moore/Digital Vision via Getty Images Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness and well-being. But napping can come with drawbacks as well as benefits. As an orofacial pain specialist, I have extensive education in sleep medicine and how sleep impacts wellness, due mostly to the relationship between sleep and painful conditions such as headaches and facial pain. My training