MED2029 (SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. KAUSHAL NANAVATI) -- Weekly Wellness PEARL

[Barbara Glover]

Good morning,

Each weekly message includes a technique that can support your well-being and is grounded in scientific evidence and practical application.  Incorporating these strategies into your daily routine can significantly enhance your overall health and wellness.

Power Naps

  *   Scientific Evidence: Napping for 10-20 minutes can enhance alertness and cognitive performance without interfering with nighttime sleep.
     *   Reference: Milner, C. E., & Cote, K. A. (2009). Benefits of napping in healthy adults: Impact of nap length, time of day, age, and experience with napping. Journal of Sleep Research, 18(2), 272-281.
  *   Daily Implementation:
     *   Take a 15-minute nap after lunch.
     *   Use a nap timer app.
     *   Nap in a quiet, darkened room.

Have a great day!

Kaushal B. Nanavati, MD FAAFP, ABOIM, ABIHM
Assistant Dean of Wellness
Director, Integrative Medicine and Survivorship
Upstate Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Upstate Medical University

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