[Episode 66] Let's take a nap to slow down aging! | Jiro Tsukkomi's Retort Diary
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🧠 The brain anti-aging effects brought by the 'habit of napping'
Recent scientific research has revealed that the habit of napping helps keep the overall volume of the brain large and has the effect of delaying brain aging by about 2.6 to 6.5 years.
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🧠 The '3 reasons' why napping is good for the brain
Prevents brain atrophy: It has been confirmed that people who take naps during the day tend to have a larger total brain volume compared to those who do not.
Stress reduction: It works to lower the levels of stress hormones (cortisol) in the brain.
Fatigue and cell recovery: It supports the repair of exhausted brain cells and the maintenance of cognitive function and memory.
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💤 The '2 major rules' for an effective nap
① Keep it under 30 minutes: Long naps can actually cause grogginess (sleep inertia), so a short nap of about 15 to 30 minutes is optimal.
② Avoid late afternoons: To avoid negatively affecting your main sleep at night, it is effective to take a nap during the early afternoon (around 12:00 to 15:00).
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💡Summary
The fact that President Jiro 'takes a nap every day' is an extremely rational survival strategy to maximize work productivity and maintain a youthful brain. On the other hand, the act of lazing around and sleeping as an 'excuse to slack off' like Taiji-san is simply loose time management (inefficiency) and does not lead to brain updates. Taking a nap wisely with the right rules is the logic of health for modern people.
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『Created by: Tsukiha Funa』
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