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To nap or not to nap? That is the question

Written by Resmed | Aug 14, 2019 11:45:00 PM

Quality sleep every night is important for your overall health and well-being.

But for someone with a sleeping disorder, it’s natural to want to catch up on some shut-eye whenever possible. But what if your afternoon power nap is actually hindering your night time sleep?

Maybe you need an alternative strategy to fight the tiredness brought on by lack of sleep: one that will have you sleeping properly at the right time and waking up fresh and ready to face the day. 

Trying to restore sleep debt

Perhaps working shifts or erratic hours leads you to crave a daytime doze.