Sara Mednick

Take a nap. According to Sara C. Mednick, a professor of cognitive science at the University of California, Irvine, a nap during the day can be beneficial as long as underlying health issues aren’t driving  you to want the nap. For people 50-plus, napping can even counteract the weakening of our circadian rhythms that often occurs as we age.

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