Are There Any Benefits To NAPPING?- Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 296.B

The Dr. Gundry Podcast

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Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Talk Radio

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🗓️ 11 April 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Dive into the world of napping and uncover the surprising truth behind this age-old practice! Napping, cherished by cultures worldwide and often referred to by various endearing names, has long been a source of debate. Do naps truly hold tangible benefits, or do we simply use them as an excuse to catch a break? I set the record straight as I dive deep into the science of napping. Prepare to have your preconceptions challenged as we explore whether these power naps can actually turbocharge your day or are merely a fleeting indulgence. Get ready to revolutionize your understanding of naps and discover the secrets to harnessing their full potential for increased productivity and rejuvenation.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research
0:05.8	from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.
0:11.0	Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific
0:16.1	advancements, and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long
0:21.5	happy life.
0:23.0	In most parts of the world, mapping is pretty popular.
0:26.4	I mean, different countries have their own names for the same universal idea.
0:31.9	The Siesta in Spain, Reposo in Italy, Ute in Iceland, and in the United States,
0:38.6	you've most definitely heard someone excuse themselves to go take a quick power nap.
0:45.0	Are there actually benefits to napping,
0:47.7	or do we just use it as an excuse to take a break?
0:52.1	Well, today we're going to play one of my favorite games
0:54.5	Myth Busting. I found an article titled Health Benefits of Napping on WebMDs. Now
1:01.0	let's hear what they have to say. Number one, napping isn't for babies.
1:06.4	Studies show that an afternoon nap is great for adults too. There's no need to feel
1:11.2	lazy for indulging in daytime sleep.
1:14.0	A short nap in the mid-afternoon can boost memory,
1:18.0	improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert,
1:21.6	and ease stress.
1:23.0	Cozy up to these nap benefits.
1:26.2	Now, they're absolutely right about this,
1:29.2	but with one important proviso.
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