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Hi, this is Your Health Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series. We bring you the latest

vital health news, discoveries that affect your body and your mind. And we break down the medical

research to help you stay healthy. I'm Tanya Lewis. I'm Josh Fishman. We're Scientific American's

senior health editors. Today's show is about power naps. Turns out a short daytime snooze can

sharpen your mind if you do it for the right amount of time. Did you know that in the U.S.

It is against the rules to nap in a federal government building? No, I didn't. There are actually

rules about that? Yeah. In 2019, the federal agency in charge of buildings said there would be

no sleeping on the premises. Wow, that's harsh. Then again, I think most people, at least most adults,

look down on nap somewhat. Naps are things that babies do. But what if I told you

that short daytime naps for adults can sharpen the mind, help you solve problems, and make you

more productive? They improve your mood, too. That makes sense. Power naps are definitely a thing,

but it still seems kind of taboo at work, at least in the U.S.

Does it really boost your brain, though? You're not just saying that because you like naps, right?

I would like a quick snooze sometimes, but actually I'm saying that because scientists are learning

that these are real effects, and you and I have a colleague who looked into this.

That's right. Lydia Denworth.

I am Science of Health columnist.

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