Chelsie Rohrscheib, Ph.D., head sleep expert and neuroscientist at sleep testing firm Wesper, told Newsweek that studies suggest that how napping affects your health depends on the situation.
People who are generally healthy and have good quality sleep at night tend to benefit from short naps during the day. These individuals have improved brain cardiac health and may live longer.
Power naps, around 10-20 minutes long, can improve cognitive function, mood, and productivity, and provide an energy boost.
According to Web MD, short naps can be better than caffeine when you need to concentrate but are feeling too tired.
Moreover, they help reduce stress, improve your immune health, lower blood pressure after going through mental stress, and help your body recover from pressure-filled situations. They also help boost your creativity as well as regulate your night sleep.