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Article: THE GOOD SNOOZE; As scientists say an afternoon nap fends off heart disease, one lifelong addict of the siesta explains why it really is . . .
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- February 14, 2007
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Byline: PETER OBORNE
SO EXPERTS have finally confirmed what sensible people already took for granted: an afternoon nap does wonders for your health.
According to a study by scientists, people who take a snooze in the afternoon are far less likely to suffer heart attacks and other stress-related diseases.
And - though the scientists do not say this - we snoozers are also better balanced, more cheerful, more creative and much more productive.
And by snooze I don't just mean a five-minute nap sitting at a chair or slumped on a desk - though even that is better than nothing.
What we are talking about here is a serious afternoon sleep. Every day after lunch I ...