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While You Were Sleeping Issue 75 | November 04, 2024 How to Nap Right—And Why Most of Us Aren't Over half of us feel groggy after we nap, which might make you wonder—what's the point? Well, the truth is, most of us aren't napping the right way. A midday nap can help boost alertness and improve your mood, but only if you nap at the right time and for the right duration. Napping too long or too late can mess with your circadian rhythm, making it harder to sleep at night. But when executed properly, a nap can recharge you and give you a mental boost. Curious how to master the art of the perfect nap? Learn More Sleep Quiz What is the longest recorded time a person has gone without sleep?   A. 5 days B. 8 days C. 11 days D. 19 days   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Your Mattress Could Be Making You Tired If you need frequent naps, your mattress could be the culprit. A mattress that doesn't provide proper support or comfort can lead to restless nights, poor spinal alignment, and disrupted sleep cycles. Your mattress should help you to wake up feeling fully rested, not force you to catch up on sleep during the day. We've tested thousands of mattresses to find the best of 2024 for every type of sleeper.   If your mattress isn't delivering, it might be time to upgrade. Your sleep might just depend on it. Explore Mattresses Sleep Tip of the Week Elevating your legs slightly while you take a power nap can help with circulation, making you feel more refreshed when you wake up. This is known as the "Navy SEAL nap." Can Napping Boost Brain Health? A recent study found that older adults (aged 65+) who took naps between 30 and 90 minutes had better memory and cognition than those who didn't nap at all. Naps longer than 90 minutes could signal poor sleep quality at night, however. A balanced nap—not too long, not too short—can leave you refreshed and restored, especially as you age! Learn More Quiz Answer The correct answer is C. The longest recorded time a person has gone without sleep is 11 days (264 hours). This record was set by high school student Randy Gardner in 1964 as part of a science fair experiment.

Danny Noyed | Senior Editor I hope we don't need to say it, but don't try to replicate Gardner's sleep "experiment" at home. Some records are best left unbroken!

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