Popular Break: Almost every second adult takes a daytime nap
A short power nap can get you back on track. An analysis shows: taking a nap in the middle of the day is popular in Germany. However, there is one thing to consider.
Almost half of German adults take a daytime nap at least once a week, according to a representative survey by the Robert Koch-Institut (RKI). The majority of those who nap do so one or two times a week, while a smaller group takes a daily power nap. A quarter of adults who nap at least once a week sleep for 60 minutes or longer, which is linked to an increased risk of metabolic disorders, cardiovascular disease, dementia, and depression.
The survey of around 8,000 participants also found that adults in Germany sleep an average of 7 hours and 26 minutes per night, with young adults sleeping over an hour longer at weekends than on weekdays.
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