A new study points to yet another benefit of stealing 30 minutes of shut-eye this afternoon.
Naps are incredible. For something so socially questionable—have you ever tried to snooze at the office?—the act of stealing 20 minutes of shut-eye during the day certainly packs a lot of benefits. Science says napping improves memory, mood, focus, and learning. Now there's evidence that it's good for your physical health as well.