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006: The art and science of the power nap – Dr Kasper Janssen

Science of power napping - Podcast

Exploring the science and practice of power napping with sports physician Kasper Janssen. We look at the physical and cognitive benefits of napping and explain the practical steps how to … Read more

If napping makes you feel lousy, maybe you’re doing it all wrong

The right way to nap and bounce back

According to Benjamin Franklin, the only two inevitabilities in life are ‘death and taxes’. Perhaps a 21st century version of the famous quote should include a third certainty – sleep … Read more

10 science-based reasons you need to be taking a nap

Science of napping

It’s difficult for most of us to squeeze a nap in these days. Although the world has embraced siesta culture for thousand of years, in the modern era, daylight hours have … Read more

Polyphasic, biphasic or monophasic sleep? What’s natural for humans?

Does polyphasic sleep work?

Who needs sleep? If there was a way to reduce the amount of sleep you needed, would you take it? For many, it seems a no-brainer  decision; less sleep means more awake … Read more

Caffeine nap (aka coffee nap) : The ultimate power up

The caffeine nap

Life is full of oxymorons. Military intelligence, corporate ethics and diet ice cream are some of my favourites. Another great contradictory term is the caffeine nap, or coffee nap which sounds like … Read more

Would you take a nap with the crazy Ostrich Pillow?

Ostrich pillow

Some people can fall asleep anywhere. However, if you’re a light sleeper like me, you need a little peace and quiet, and somewhere comfortable to rest your head. So I … Read more

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