Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review

Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
👉Key words and phrases:
power nap
🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
- She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
- If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
sharp
🔎alert and quick thinking
- That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
- I don't feel very sharp after work.
hinder
🔎makes something difficult or worse.
- Long working hours can hinder family life.
- I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
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✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1
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✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
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[@realmggod8243]

Yeah, that's true. In Vietnam we always take a short rest after lunch for the work afternoon. A short sleep during the day can make you more energy!

[@soonsuicidal]

Im so jealous. But wouldnt that prolong your working hours? In my country working is 9hrs because 8hrs for working and 1 hr lunchtime.

[@HiuIELTS]

@@soonsuicidal quite similar. We start at 8am and end at 5 or 6pm.

[@____pri__4165]

@@soonsuicidal No! You can use your lunchtime to get some sleep! You don't take an hour to eat your food and brush your teeth, right? That's it!

[@eftitasusarani5865]

​@@____pri__4165 well, I use it to have some chat or skit with my colleagues 😂

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[@user-hq1ub6to8l]

Your video helps me rather than hinder. Thank you!

[@Brian-fo6ew]

Taking power naps can keep your mind sharp, but long naps might hinder you rather than help you.

[@bbclearningenglish]

What do you think is a good length of nap?

[@Brian-fo6ew]

@@bbclearningenglish I think it's about 30 minutes.

[@easytech7513]

about 25 minutes.

[@russia4biden221]

Sharp? No you people are lazy and lazy people are never sharp

[@siemsiem772]

As my experience from my homeland tradition. I think you can take a good nap or not depend on your enviroment around there. Forcing 15, 20 minutes or 1 hour is a silly thinking way. And remember don't use any electricity stuffs before taking a nap

[@tommywatterson5276]

Yes. A mid day nap refreshes you and makes you more alert to finish the day.

[@habeebshaddad]

In Islam , the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to take naps during the day, especially in the afternoon, and this practice is known as "qaylulah." The qaylulah is considered a healthy and beneficial practice, especially for those who may not have had enough sleep the previous night.

[@user-qq5pu5xc6o]

Naps is happiness! Happy people think better, work better, mood better too.

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[@pecelirovucago7149]

Hello guys , as a 81 years indigenous Fijian taking naps is part of my daily routine . Yesterday second February I have changed my plan to retire in 2030 , I will retire in 2040 (97 years). Thank you for your teaching video , excellent work and have subscribed .

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This is why it’s Sunna soubanAllah

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[@luisaraujo160]

I love short nap after lunch! Thank you!

[@tulip.1101]

I love your video! it's so helpful. In my country, everyone always has a power nap to prepare for a productive afternoon.

[@found_sheep]

Hi

[@BriantheBrick]

After watching this lesson, I'm going to take a power nap, so my mind will be sharp for tomorrow's Live Lesson!

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Perfect!

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@@bbclearningenglish Thank you!

[@valerieDwyer-jt1xk]

I am eighty five and have been doing this all my life, starting at kindergarten in Scotland in the forties. Val D

[@wolfee904]

Been a big fan of 1/2 hour mid day power naps for years ... like a brain shut down and re-boot I'm actually able to snooze for between 20 to 40 mins consistently without setting alarm like starting the day all over again ... so choice ... should be required at work

[@_C_NguyenNgocHan]

1.Power naps -> The advantage of taking quick power naps is keeping your mind sharp 2.Sharp(adj):aleart and quick Keep your mind sharp 3.Hinder(verb):make sth more difficult -> hinder rather than help

[@josebenito15]

Being myself a Spanish person, We have been living with"siestas"(short naps) for such long time.. So nothing new for me with the discovers of this study.. Right now I woke up for a short and pleasant "siesta". Great Video and Greetings from Spain

[@bbclearningenglish]

Great - careful with your prepositions though - we say 'I woke up FROM a siesta'. Happy napping :)

[@josebenito15]

@@bbclearningenglish oh, thanks so much for your information.. Still drowsy after"siesta"🕗

[@bbclearningenglish]

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[@Drallanosha]

This video explained everything except for the nap part

[@iaddai8285]

Parts that I cannot catch up with or that I cannot understand are 4:00 Naps could help or hinder your health depending on their length, study suggests 4:42 While others - longer ones - are unhelpful 5:08 I could also say that having to work hinders me being able to tale naps regularly.

[@AeriAeri-df7yw]

My grandparents and parents take a nap every afternoon.They told me to take a nap when I was young,and I had to listen them,so I took a nap every afteroon.However,now I don't have that habit anymore,but my grandparents and parents still do.

[@ganh222]

For how much time?

[@ducnghiavuong4306]

@@ganh222from 15 to 30 minutes. Use Eye Mask and set an alarm to wake up for work.

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Yeah, absolutely you're right. The power of taking power naps may help to sharpening brain and also get more thoughtful ideas . The content was awesome guys.

[@ntadung]

After long hours of stuyding in school, I took advantage of lunch break to have a power nap about 30 minutes . So I can come back my studying with a sharp mind. In contrast, If I have a long nap, it will hinder me from concentrating on lessons.

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[@hebermagalhaes7176]

Great video and tips! I'd better take a power nap now!

[@lanfrancopignoli5553]

I like nap so much , I feel better after a nap, in Italian there is a beautiful word that means nap and is pennichella

[@ucat4818]

I was quite surprised because foreign companies do not have a culture of napping. I'm in Vietnam, taking a nap is an indispensable part of my daily routine, it's really good and attractive. 😊

[@chiuwanting1300]

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[@jesusblancoblanco5725]

Thank a lot for you amazing video. I have learned some new things about shorter and longer naps. I prefer the short naps 'cause have more benefits. In Spain we have a nice word for nap "siesta". When you come to our country on holidays, you should take a nap, it will be helpful for your health. Enjoy it! 😅

[@huonglanvu1997]

Oh this is great. In Viet Nam, we have short nap at middat and it usually last 30 to 40 minutes. After you continue to go work. I think power nap is good for your health, you perform better your job.

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very helpful.

[@phennhitler3928]

Very informative. I enjoyed it.

[@rosazafragarrido6527]

Thanks!

[@vmobile890]

Fantastic subject I have been taking short naps and short meditation quiet time a few times a day all my life . Even with earplugs awake cover eyes set 10 to 20 minute timer wonderful . 😌

[@carlosrivas2012]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@rhemawordofgod4638]

Thanks for good information

[@ximuoidethuong]

Thanks a lot

[@huyo6551]

I think it is exactly, I usually short sleep between morning and afternoon. This help me work better and have energy during the day.

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Thank you ✨😊

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Power nap gives you energy to spend your day better ❤️

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Thanks for this episode ❤I want to do have more power naps 🎉

[@bbclearningenglish]

Good for you! In English, we usually say 'take a nap' or 'have a nap'. 💤

[@Wisdom1992]

Thanks ❤

[@lilianaliliana6760]

Power naps help me to concentrate on my essay subject and carry it out perfectly!☺️

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You are lazy

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[@libertyrbl3401]

Thanks a lot, it's really productive. Unfortunately, it's difficult to have a nap power if you working outdoors and hard. In fact, it depends your job and your country.

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Happy to hear that!

[@boonestead4812]

i agree.naps are great.especially on a rainy or cloudy day.but,they are a luxury.alot of folks would love to nap,but arent able to.

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[@ceciliaguzman1404]

@bbclearningenglish Thank you for the video :D! excuse me, how long is the appropiate time for a short nap?

[@ngoctramhuynh3096]

Yup. I love a short nap after having lunch. It boosts my energy and make my skin a little smoother. But when the weather is wet and rainy, I tend to sleep in

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[@vannhantran547]

Napping through whole afternoon hinder my efficiency dramatically

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Having a power nap in the noon can make your brain sharp and easy to work effectively. Otherwise, you can feel dog-tired, which hinders your efficiency.

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45 seconds of content during more than five minutes. I don’t mind losing four minutes unless I harshly feel it every single second. And… you get the point.

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My brother is really a sharp student.

[@abcthinh228]

I always take a power nap after school time, it makes me feel sharp for the rest of my day. Otherwise, if there's no nap, I will be sleepy and it could hinder my study performance. Is there anything unusual about the sentences above? Thanks!

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Hello and thank you very much for video! Can you tell me what language level is there? B1-B2?

[@LINHLE-lw5uj]

taking a 30-minute power nap not only replenishs your energy, but also generates your sharp brain. however a long nap will hinder you to make a more productive day

[@user-xm5gu9zt7y]

Let me add something to it. The word "hinder" comes from german word "Hindernis", which basically means "obstacle". I personally learnt German and yet in the process of learning German that's why many words that are used in English, are mostly originated from French or German. One thing I noticed here, that the british accent is very closed to the German Accent.

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[@fajarsinaga8319]

I totally agree. Since childhood, especially every time I take a 10-15 minute nap at the office during break time, my mind is like a computer that is rebooted, refreshed, I become fresher, ready to think hard again.

[@duongviet1825]

i can't believe in the power nap has many benefit with my life and i get used to sleeping about 30 minutes at lunch break it's really good

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[@rumeysakara2081]

I totally agree. I feel more productive when I take a nap in the afternoon.

[@misahhere9224]

I thought of taking a power nap at night while studying but it turned to a long sleep, a very very long sleep

[@wangchusherpa3085]

Lol. Often happens to me😂

[@simonirvine1628]

yes

[@mariobonilla4960]

Thanks. What is the source?

[@haifanazarudeen]

Ys, like that name it makes as suddenly gain high energy when we are tired.. i have experienced it in my college days

[@blinglee4217]

Taking power naps really can make our performance betther. I try it everyday. haha

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It is all about performing better. Good for you!😴😴😴😉

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Yes exactly so, all kind of people have to taking power naps for their more energy in the during afternoon

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I like this channel, today' s discussion help me to study 3 vocabulary also get knowledge about brain

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