The aim of the study was to investigate the recuperative value of brief and ultra‐brief naps
following nocturnal sleep restriction. Sixteen young adult healthy sleepers participated in a …

Abstract Study Objectives: The purpose was to remedy the lack of experimental studies
directly comparing the effects of brief and long daytime naps following nocturnal sleep …

Abstract Study Objectives: The purposes of this study were to compare the benefits of
different length naps relative to no nap and to analyze the electroencephalographic …

Naps (brief sleeps) are a global and highly prevalent phenomenon, thus warranting
consideration for their effects on cognitive functioning. Naps can reduce sleepiness and …

Daytime napping is a frequent habit of many individuals, whether healthy or not, and may
occur in a wide variety of contexts. There are several reasons for napping in the human …

Abstract Study Objectives: The recuperative effect of a nap of less than 30 minutes has been
confirmed. Such naps consist mainly of stages 1 and 2 sleep. The present study examined …

Eight subjects participated on three occasions in a study investigating the effect of a 30-
minute daytime nap opportunity on alertness/sleepiness. The baseline condition was a …

The present study investigated the effects of timing of naps on nap content and sleep inertia,
and the relationship between pre-and post-nap sleepiness level and nap content. Nine …

Objective: The aim of the study is to examine the effects of a 20 min nap in the mid-afternoon
on mood, performance and EEG activities. Methods: Seven young adults who had normal …

The prophylactic effects of a 20-min nap at noon on afternoon sleepiness were studied. Ten
young adults who had normal sleep–wake habits without habitual daytime napping were …