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There is science to back up the need for napping. The U.S.

And she said "more trendy types" might choose to try out a yoga nidra nap -- described as "the creme de la creme of napping" and using yoga-based techniques to relax the body and mind.

Studies show that napping does more than just reduce fatigue.

Chicago, IL, November 21, 2017 --(PR.com)-- If you find yourself weary in the Windy City, taking a restorative midday power nap just got a whole lot easier and more convenient thanks to Peace Power Napping's Michigan Avenue nap studio and accompanying mobile app.

In fact, you could say we've been napping, in some sense or other, for as long as we've known how to sleep, from afternoon siestas in hot countries and the iconic 'power naps' of world leaders, to the snore-filled snoozes of grandads in front of the TV.

Regular nappers may even enjoy better health, and earlier this year, napping was dubbed the 'secret to Hertfordshire University found people fond of short naps (under 30-minutes) reported higher levels of happiness (66%) than people who took long naps (56%), or no naps at all (60%).

Researchers have come up with the perfect rationale for the post-prandial siesta: It seems that napping for an hour or so after lunch improves memory and the ability to think clearly.

"There is a wealth of data to suggest that napping can reduce fatigue, improve your mood, increase alertness and improve work performance," Dr.

Dr Yamada Tomahide of the University of Tokyo, who led the research, stressed that it was an observational study and the results don't prove that napping causes Type 2 diabetes.

"Napping 20 to 30 minutes can be very rejuvenating for some people, especially those getting by with five or six hours of sleep at night,"

Research shows that napping is good for us physically and mentally.

Napping can make you more alert, coordinated and cheerful, she writes in her book, Take a Nap!

Children older than 2 years may not benefit from daytime napping, according to results from a new meta-analysis of sleep studies in children 5 years and younger.