Are naps good for you? 20 to 30 minute naps are best

By Mary Sauer, 4/16/2020

“A short nap of 20 to 30 minutes can often be a healthy alternative to drinking more coffee,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a psychiatrist and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. In fact, getting about 30 minutes of sleep can put you in a better mood and improve your memory. According to Dimitriu, napping for this short amount of time will also improve symptoms of fatigue such as irritability, low motivation, and sleepiness. 

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