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Science of Sleep

The Infinite Monkey Cage

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The Benefits of Napping

Napping in the middle of the afternoon is not such a good thing. It pushes back the sleep pressure delays sleep onset at night, so you go to bed later. You wake with less efficient sleep and are more likely to need a nap next day. So it's best avoided unless you really need it.

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