The Power of a Power Nap

The Power of a Power Nap

By Cara Moore Does your team need an afternoon pick me up? Then let them eat cake. No! Let them nap! Do you feel sluggish in the early afternoon? Do the right words for an email seem elusive? Do tasksseem to take longer, and errors crop up in analytical work? Do you...
Could Afternoon Naps Reduce Dementia Risk?

Could Afternoon Naps Reduce Dementia Risk?

By Maxwell Modell Dementia is a disorder which can rapidly reshape lives as cognitive function deteriorates. With no effective treatment, it is essential to limit risk factors to try and prevent or delay the onset of the disorder. A new study of the Chinese elderly...
The Intimate Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health

The Intimate Relationship Between Sleep and Mental Health

By Maxwell Modell Our bodies and our minds are connected. Push one too far and the other will break. Enter stage left your head’s best friend, napping.  Ever lengthening work hours, a new culture of virtual visibility and an “always available” mindset have...
The Many Benefits of Napping

The Many Benefits of Napping

By Greg Potter, PhD  Most of us intuitively understand that a well-timed nap is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered – you can probably think of a time when a short nap has seemingly transformed your day after a night of poor...
Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Take a Nap

Coronavirus: Keep Calm and Take a Nap

By Maxwell Modell At the moment we all have one thing on our minds; Coronavirus. How can we stay safe? How does the virus spread? What precautions are the government taking to tackle the pandemic? What precautions should the government be taking to tackle the...
Let’s face it, sleep has an image problem

Let’s face it, sleep has an image problem

Falling asleep at work is a severe misstep in most European and North American workplaces, and one associated with embarrassment. There is a common conception that sleeping equals a lack of self control and therefore weakness. This message is perpetuated by many...