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What happens to the brain as we get older?
What happens to the brain as we get older?
What is a 'power nap'?
What is a 'power nap'?
What might regular 'power naps' help to reduce the risk of?
What might regular 'power naps' help to reduce the risk of?
What is one of the benefits of taking 'power naps'?
What is one of the benefits of taking 'power naps'?
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Where did the headline 'Power naps linked to greater brain capacity, scientists say' come from?
Where did the headline 'Power naps linked to greater brain capacity, scientists say' come from?
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What does the word 'sharp' imply in the context of someone's brain?
What does the word 'sharp' imply in the context of someone's brain?
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What is the main idea of the headline 'Taking more naps could help you to stay sharp in later life'?
What is the main idea of the headline 'Taking more naps could help you to stay sharp in later life'?
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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'?
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'?
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What is the implied meaning of 'regular naps will keep your brain performing well'?
What is the implied meaning of 'regular naps will keep your brain performing well'?
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What is the main difference between the two studies mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between the two studies mentioned in the text?
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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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Learn about the connection between short daytime sleep and brain health. Discover how regular naps can slow down brain shrinkage with age. Test your vocabulary with this quiz!
