Napping is Good for Us

"People who nap 90 minutes a day learn and retain new skills significantly better." Sanjay Gupta, MD, Emory Clinic in Atlanta

Who of us has time to nap 90 minutes a day?!  I would think it is unlikely that most of us, who are caregivers or anyone who works or provides child care, have time for any nap -- much less 90 minutes.  But there are ways to improve our memory.   Dr. Gupta says that it is normal for our memory to slow down a bit as we age.  Sleep is one way to improve our memory.  Physical exercise also improves memory.  We may not have time for a 90-minute nap, but we can find time for deep relaxation or meditation -- even 10-20 minutes a day is beneficial to reduce our stress, which also helps us remember better.