רמה מתקדמת – מבחן מספר 2 – ?Going to sleep at noon

?Going to sleep at noon 

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Some people believe that taking a nap at noon is only allowed for kids or old people. They think that if they choose to sleep in the middle of the day others may consider them as lazy or childish. They may also feel guilty for surrendering to their tiredness. 

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However, many researchers claim that taking a nap at noon is not only needed but even recommended! They say that during the day, at about noon, our body temperature drops and as a result we feel tired. A good and a healthy way to increase the energy level in our bodies is simple – going to sleep!

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A good sleep has many benefits. First, it is good for our health. Studies show that people who sleep regularly at noon decrease the danger of dying from a heart attack at about 40%. Also, it affects the brain positively and helps concentrating.

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According to studies we don’t need to sleep for a long period of time. We can sleep for only 10 to 15 minutes to “charge” our bodies with new energy and then to continue working or studying even better! However, it is recommended to limit our nap for 30-45 minutes. If we sleep more than that we can fall into a deep sleep that may make us feel drowsy and even damage our sleep at night.
So, if you feel tired at noon – don’t be ashamed. Just take a short nap!

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