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ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026

Optimizing cognitive health and emotional well-being through daytime napping: current insights and future directions.

Shayan Shadab, Tameen Khursheed, Ahmed Asad Raza, Abedin Samadi

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Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Shayan ShadabDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tameen KhursheedDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ahmed Asad RazaDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2930-8188
Abedin SamadiDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2676-9093

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Daytime napping offers numerous benefits, including cognitive enhancement, mood regulation, and improved well-being. Averaging around an hour, naps help recover from sleep deprivation and prepare for future sleep deficits. They significantly boost alertness, sustained attention, declarative memory, and learning capacity. Daytime naps boost alertness, memory, and resilience while improving mood. A 60-min nap aids learning and counters sleep deficits, enhancing cognitive recovery. Napping also aids in cellular regeneration and reduces cognitive decline, particularly in children, adolescents, and older adults. The internal biological clock supports napping, aligning with natural circadian rhythms. Additionally, naps mitigate stress, improve emotional resilience, and enhance performance and positive psychology. This study highlights the need for further research on the long-term impacts of regular napping, optimal nap durations, and cultural influences on napping practices.

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circadian rhythmcognitive functionmood regulationnappingsleep deprivation

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PMID41496918
PMCPMC12767991

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