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| How half an hour of sleep a day can improve the human brain |
Throwing yourself into Morpheus' arms and taking regular naps has a positive effect on the human mind. Morpheus, the Greek giant, was the god of sleep according to Malayan stories.
A study by the University of London has concluded that people who nap during the day have 15 cubic centimeters of brain size compared to the rest. In another way, the life of these people is increased by three to six years.
But the thing to remember is that according to scientists this sleep interval should be shorter than half an hour.
Dr. Victoria Garfield told the BBC: 'We suggest that everyone can benefit from Qelula.'
But that is not easy to do, especially in today's world. According to Dr. Victoria, napping is not acceptable in modern society at work and therefore 'most people can't imagine sleeping during the day.'
Such sleep plays an important role in the upbringing of children. But with age, this habit disappears.
Then after retirement, it becomes popular again. According to statistics, 27% of people over the age of 65 sleep for some time during the day.
According to Dr. Victoria, people should seriously consider this suggestion because it is easier than losing weight or exercising.
While short daytime sleep slows the brain's natural aging process, it's not yet clear whether it can help prevent diseases like Alzheimer's.
Brain health is important for preventing diseases like dementia, and this disease is linked to sleep problems.
Researchers say sleep deprivation affects the brain over time and affects the connections between brain cells.
That's why Uruguayan researcher Valentina Paz believes that regular daytime sleep can protect the brain against problems caused by lack of sleep.
However, Dr. Victoria says that to do this, it's not just about finding a comfortable place to sleep at work, but there are other ways to take care of your brain's health.
"I'd probably rather exercise than sleep for 30 minutes." But still, it is something that I would definitely advise my mother to do.
But while sleeping during the day can improve health, it also makes us more tired and want to sleep more.
So the researchers used a new technique to examine the effects of daytime sleepiness on DNA.
The researchers obtained data from 35,000 people aged 40 to 69 years. The study, called BioBank, compared two types of people, daytime sleepers and non-sleepers.
A study published in the journal Sleep Health found that the brains of the two groups differed by 15 cubic centimeters.
Professor Tara Spears-Jones is from the University of California and is president of the British Neuroscience Association.
They believe that recent research has identified a small but significant increase in the brain. He also cited other research showing the positive effects of sleep on mental health.
However, it's important to reiterate that this study only looked at those who slept for 30 minutes or less.