Solve Problems With a Snooze

Stressed? Got a tricky problem to solve? Take a shot of shuteye. Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that people who snoozed for an hour have a much higher threshold for frustration than non-nappers, and they invested twice as much time trying to solve a complex task. The study's author, Jennifer Goldschmied, PhD, suggested that the longer you're awake, the more your emotional control is sapped - even if you're not feeling tired. Thirty minutes should be almost as effective as an hour's nap, but there's more than one way to recharge your mind.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Solve Problems With a Snooze Stressed? Got a tricky problem to solve? Take a shot of shuteye. Researchers at the University of Michigan found that when presented with tests that were deliberately designed to be stressful and difficult, people who had recently snoozed for an hour have a much higher threshold for frustration than non-nappers, and they invested twice as much time trying to solve a complex task. The study's author, Jennifer Goldschmied, PhD, suggested that the longer you're awake, the more your emotional control is sapped - even if you're not feeling tired. Thirty minutes should be almost as effective as an hour's nap, but there's more than one way to recharge your mind. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Get the Benefits of a Nap Without Hitting the Hay READ NOW 25 Ways You Can Destress Today    READ NOW There Are Just 2 Things You Should Do in Bed    READ NOW 5 Ways to Calm Down Quickly When You Feel Overwhelmed READ NOW Trending Now • Everything You Need to Know to Beat Premature Ejaculation • The 12 Biggest Risk Factors of High Blood Pressure • 11 Non-Contraceptive Benefits of the Pill You Should Know About • Is Breast Milk High in Carbs? • 9 Alternative Solutions to Asthma • Why It's a Bad Idea to Mask Your Anxiety • How Your Gut Bacteria Could Treat Heart Disease Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.