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  2. The Best Type of Nap for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign - AOL

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    From Aries’s quick power naps to Pisces’s dreamy relaxation, astrologers recommend tailored nap routines for each sign to optimize rest, energy, and well-being. MangoStar_Studio.

  3. Power nap - Wikipedia

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    A power nap, also known as a Stage 2 nap, is a short slumber of 20 minutes or less which terminates before the occurrence of deep slow-wave sleep, intended to quickly revitalize the napper. The expression "power nap" was coined by Cornell University social psychologist James Maas. [2] The 20-minute nap increases alertness and motor skills. [2]

  4. Non-Sleep Deep Rest Is the New Power Nap. As a Champion ... - AOL

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    Whether I slept poorly the night before, want to recharge for a big night ahead or, honestly, am just having a lazy day, I’m a longtime fan of napping. So when I heard about non-sleep deep rest ...

  5. Polyphasic sleep - Wikipedia

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    Each individual nap should be long enough to provide at least 45 continuous minutes of sleep, although longer naps (2 hours) are better. In general, the shorter each individual nap is, the more frequent the naps should be (the objective remains to acquire a daily total of 8 hours of sleep). [29]

  6. Nap - Wikipedia

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    A nap is a short period of sleep, typically taken during daytime hours as an adjunct to the usual nocturnal sleep period. Naps are most often taken as a response to drowsiness during waking hours. A nap is a form of biphasic or polyphasic sleep, where the latter terms also include longer periods of sleep in addition to one period. For years ...

  7. The right way to take a nap - AOL

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    There’s nothing like a midday nap to recharge your batteries. It can give you more energy to do the things you love. But the perks go even further: A nap can be good for your brain. “Sleep and ...

  8. James Maas - Wikipedia

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    He is best known for his work in the field of sleep research, specifically the relationship between sleep and performance. He is best known for coining the term "power nap". [1] He holds a B.A. from Williams College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Cornell University. Maas has also produced numerous film specials on sleep research for PBS, BBC, and ...

  9. Sara Mednick - Wikipedia

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    Sara C. Mednick is a sleep researcher at the University of California, Irvine.Her research focuses on the relationship between napping and performance. She is the author of several papers and a mass market book, Take a Nap!