10 Questions
What happens to the brain as we get older?
It gets smaller
What is a 'power nap'?
A short sleep during the day
What might regular 'power naps' help to reduce the risk of?
Developing conditions like Alzheimer's
What is one of the benefits of taking 'power naps'?
They help you to work better
Where did the headline 'Power naps linked to greater brain capacity, scientists say' come from?
iNews
What does the word 'sharp' imply in the context of someone's brain?
It's alert and can think quickly
What is the main idea of the headline 'Taking more naps could help you to stay sharp in later life'?
Naps can improve brain performance in later life
What does the word 'hinder' mean in the context of the headline 'Naps could help or hinder your health, depending on their length, study suggests'?
To make something more difficult or worse
What is the implied meaning of 'regular naps will keep your brain performing well'?
Naps can help with overall brain function and thinking
What is the main difference between the two studies mentioned in the text?
One study is about the benefits of naps, while the other is about the drawbacks
Study Notes
Brain Health and Naps
- Research suggests that taking regular short naps during the day may reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life.
- Our brains get smaller as we get older, but this process slows down in people who take regular short naps.
Types of Naps
- A 'power nap' is a short sleep during the working day to improve job performance.
- Other types of naps include 'cat naps', which are not associated with work.
- Other words to describe sleep include 'snooze' and 'to nod off'.
Benefits of Naps
- Taking more naps could help you stay 'sharp' in later life, meaning alert and able to think quickly.
- Regular naps can help the brain perform better.
Naps and Health
- Long naps can be associated with obesity, while shorter naps can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
- Naps can either help or hinder your health, depending on their length.
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