what is a good amount of time to take naps
The 20-minute power nap -- sometimes called the stage 2 nap -- is good for alertness and motor learning skills like typing and playing the piano. What happens if you nap for more than 20 minutes? Research shows longer naps help boost memory and enhance creativity.
As a nation, the United States appears to be becoming more and more sleep deprived. And it may be our busy lifestyle that keeps us from napping. While naps do not necessarily make up for inadequate or poor quality nighttime sleep, a short nap of 20-30 minutes can help to improve mood, alertness and performance.ere are some other negative effects: 1  Naps can leave people with sleep inertia, especially when they last more than 10-20 minutes. 2  Napping can also have a negative effect on other sleeping periods. 3  One study has indicated that napping is associated with increased risk of heart failure in people already at risk.