An interesting debate that came up as I was scrolling through Room For Debate was "To Nap or Not to Nap" and discussed whether or not napping is beneficial to our health. Debater Jerome Siegel argues that a nap isn't always the best choice and when people oversleep they tend to have less of a lifespan than people who lose sleep. He also explains that you may nap when you want, but take into consideration of the possibility of getting too much sleep.
Jerome Siegel makes a good point, yet I still agree with Sarah C. Mednick and her argument that naps are great for us. She states that naps enhance visual, motor, and verbal skills while caffeine decreases two out of three of those: verbal and motor skills. That goes to show that naps work better than coffee does!
Personally, I love taking naps every now and then because they can leave you feeling more refreshed and awake once you wake up. The things we do throughout the day can sometimes just be so draining, and naps allow you to cool down, relax, and wake up feeling much more alive.
-Brooke Wiersema
I think naps are very helpful and help us feel rejuvenated, but there are times when a nap makes us more tired! I'm unsure what goes through the body to make us feel refreshed or more weary, but naps all the way! Its definitely helpful especially if you have a long day ahead.
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ReplyDeleteNaps are a great way to recharge ourselves when we feel drained. I do agree with the fact that too many naps leave us even more tired than before, but I don't see how they could be harmful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, as well. Naps are a way to give us more energy when we need it. Though it is strange when you take a nap and end up feeling more weary.
ReplyDeleteI also believe getting sleep is a better way to feel energized rather than drinking coffee or anything else with caffeine. Taking naps can even make us feel better, both emotionally and physically sometimes.