Feeling Tired? , Don't Feel Bad, Take a Nap. Are you feeling groggy? Maybe considering dozing off for a bit? Go for it! . March 14 is National Napping Day. Here's why you should be napping. Daylight Saving Time. Much of the labor force of the United States lost an hour of their own time early on Sunday, March 13. According to CNN, National Napping Day originated in 1999, the brainchild of psychologist William Anthony and his wife, Camille. National Napping Day was created to squash the country's anti-napping prejudice. We figured this would be a good day to celebrate the importance of napping because everyone is one hour more sleep-deprived than usual. , William Anthony, former psychologist, and professor Boston University, via BU article from 2006. Charge the Brain. A study conducted by NASA on astronauts has revealed the power of naps in rekindling brain performance. Boost your working memory and feel more relaxed just by taking a nap. Lower Health Risk. Experts say one or two naps per week could do well to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. Studies have shown frequent nappers to be 48% less likely to experience a heart attack, stroke or heart failure than their non-napping counterparts
