Taking a nap is a magic weapon for the elderly and a luxury for young people. An article in the British "Daily Mail" even pointed out that taking a "cat nap" every day is the best way to recharge your body. In fact, China people have been paying attention to siesta since ancient times, which is like putting siesta and night sleep on the same footing; In recent years, western countries that once paid little attention to the "trivial matter" of taking a nap have also set off a "nap movement". Germany even put siesta into law and enforced it by the government.

Taking a nap has five benefits to the human body.

Napping is also to recharge the body.

The nap time is very short. But don't underestimate these dozens of minutes of sleep. No matter from Chinese medicine or the latest research abroad, it is not an exaggeration to compare it to one of the best "healthy charging" methods.

According to Chinese medicine, the peak of human yang is 1 1 noon to 1 noon. At this time, sleep can adjust the balance of yin and yang, making people refreshed and energetic. In addition, the research on the benefits of nap abroad is endless.

1. Lower blood pressure. A recent study by researchers at Allegheny College in the United States found that if people's blood pressure rises due to work stress, they might as well take a nap, which will help lower their blood pressure.

2. Protect your heart. A study in Greece shows that taking a 30-minute nap at least three times a week can reduce the risk of sudden cardiac death by 37%; Another data proves that the incidence of coronary heart disease in countries and regions with lunch break habits is much lower than that in countries that do not take a nap. Researchers believe that this may be because lunch break can relieve the cardiovascular system and reduce the tension of the human body.

3. Enhance memory. American researchers have found that taking a nap can greatly improve people's energy and alertness; Research from the University of Dü sseldorf in Germany shows that taking a nap can not only eliminate fatigue, but also enhance memory.

4. Improve immunity. Sleep experts at the German Institute of Psychiatry found that noon 1 is the obvious sleep peak during the day. A short sleep at this time can effectively stimulate lymphocytes in the body and enhance the activity of immune cells.

5. Cheer up and drive away depression. Psychologists at Harvard University have found that taking a nap in the afternoon can improve mood, reduce tension and relieve stress. A study by Stanford University School of Medicine found that taking a nap every day can also effectively drive away depression.