Naps: Good for your brain? BBC News Review

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  • Опубліковано 25 тра 2024
  • Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty)
    👉Key words and phrases:
    power nap
    🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job.
    - She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap.
    - If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on.
    sharp
    🔎alert and quick thinking
    - That's a great idea - you're sharp today!
    - I don't feel very sharp after work.
    hinder
    🔎makes something difficult or worse.
    - Long working hours can hinder family life.
    - I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home.
    ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction
    ✔️ 0:26 - Story
    ✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1
    ✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2
    ✔️ 4:11 - Headline 3
    ✔️ 5:14 - Language summary
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 484

  • @realmggod8243
    @realmggod8243 11 місяців тому +175

    Yeah, that's true. In Vietnam we always take a short rest after lunch for the work afternoon. A short sleep during the day can make you more energy!

    • @soonsuicidal
      @soonsuicidal 3 місяці тому +5

      Im so jealous. But wouldnt that prolong your working hours? In my country working is 9hrs because 8hrs for working and 1 hr lunchtime.

    • @HiuIELTS
      @HiuIELTS 3 місяці тому +2

      @@soonsuicidal quite similar. We start at 8am and end at 5 or 6pm.

    • @____pri__4165
      @____pri__4165 3 місяці тому +2

      @@soonsuicidal No! You can use your lunchtime to get some sleep! You don't take an hour to eat your food and brush your teeth, right? That's it!

    • @eftitasusarani5865
      @eftitasusarani5865 3 місяці тому

      ​@@____pri__4165 well, I use it to have some chat or skit with my colleagues 😂

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 12 днів тому

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  • @Brian-fo6ew
    @Brian-fo6ew 11 місяців тому +537

    Taking power naps can keep your mind sharp, but long naps might hinder you rather than help you.

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  11 місяців тому +31

      What do you think is a good length of nap?

    • @Brian-fo6ew
      @Brian-fo6ew 11 місяців тому +48

      @@bbclearningenglish I think it's about 30 minutes.

    • @easytech7513
      @easytech7513 11 місяців тому +12

      about 25 minutes.

    • @russia4biden221
      @russia4biden221 11 місяців тому

      Sharp? No you people are lazy and lazy people are never sharp

    • @siemsiem772
      @siemsiem772 11 місяців тому +20

      As my experience from my homeland tradition. I think you can take a good nap or not depend on your enviroment around there. Forcing 15, 20 minutes or 1 hour is a silly thinking way. And remember don't use any electricity stuffs before taking a nap

  • @user-hq1ub6to8l
    @user-hq1ub6to8l 11 місяців тому +22

    Your video helps me rather than hinder. Thank you!

  • @habeebshaddad
    @habeebshaddad 10 місяців тому +33

    In Islam , the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to take naps during the day, especially in the afternoon, and this practice is known as "qaylulah." The qaylulah is considered a healthy and beneficial practice, especially for those who may not have had enough sleep the previous night.

  • @tommywatterson5276
    @tommywatterson5276 3 місяці тому +21

    Yes. A mid day nap refreshes you and makes you more alert to finish the day.

  • @mehwishgul5691
    @mehwishgul5691 8 годин тому

    M qurban apny nabi py ur mry maa baap 14 so sal mery Habib ye frma k gy hn ur ASI batyn hmari ghuti me hn shukr h us Maalik ka

  • @asmabelbachir7774
    @asmabelbachir7774 28 днів тому +17

    This is why it’s Sunna soubanAllah

  • @williamramosdeassisrezende9887
    @williamramosdeassisrezende9887 8 місяців тому +6

    Nice to meet you, Beth! I listen you much times on week, practicing my English! Awesome work! ☺

  • @user-qq5pu5xc6o
    @user-qq5pu5xc6o 3 місяці тому +13

    Naps is happiness!
    Happy people think better, work better, mood better too.

  • @ritalima7410
    @ritalima7410 11 місяців тому +2

    🇧🇷 Hello, I'm Rita , Tank you for everthing! I love larning English ❣️👍😜🙏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

  • @shandanaijaz1043
    @shandanaijaz1043 26 днів тому +17

    Alhumdulillah I am a muslim, and my Prophet PBUH told that 1400 year ago

  • @hamidullohyigitaliyev4164
    @hamidullohyigitaliyev4164 11 місяців тому +27

    Hi guys i am Uzbekiston, Thank for yur har d working, i finally enhanced my speaking skill by learning new phrases and new vocabulary which you always introduce ever time

    • @biplobkhan42
      @biplobkhan42 8 місяців тому

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  • @valerieDwyer-jt1xk
    @valerieDwyer-jt1xk 3 місяці тому +5

    I am eighty five and have been doing this all my life, starting at kindergarten in Scotland in the forties. Val D

  • @_C_NguyenNgocHan
    @_C_NguyenNgocHan 10 місяців тому +4

    1.Power naps
    -> The advantage of taking quick power naps is keeping your mind sharp
    2.Sharp(adj):aleart and quick
    Keep your mind sharp
    3.Hinder(verb):make sth more difficult
    -> hinder rather than help

  • @HEEDWAYIELTSshomonSIR
    @HEEDWAYIELTSshomonSIR 7 місяців тому +10

    Your videos really reduced our boredom and motivated us to watch more and learn more of English. We are really thankful to you and grateful to you as well.

  • @luisaraujo160
    @luisaraujo160 8 місяців тому +3

    I love short nap after lunch!
    Thank you!

  • @josebenito15
    @josebenito15 11 місяців тому +17

    Being myself a Spanish person, We have been living with"siestas"(short naps) for such long time.. So nothing new for me with the discovers of this study.. Right now I woke up for a short and pleasant "siesta". Great Video and Greetings from Spain

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  11 місяців тому +9

      Great - careful with your prepositions though - we say 'I woke up FROM a siesta'. Happy napping :)

    • @josebenito15
      @josebenito15 11 місяців тому +5

      @@bbclearningenglish oh, thanks so much for your information.. Still drowsy after"siesta"🕗

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  11 місяців тому +5

      😆

  • @tulip.1101
    @tulip.1101 7 місяців тому +16

    I love your video! it's so helpful. In my country, everyone always has a power nap to prepare for a productive afternoon.

  • @aparnaverma4354
    @aparnaverma4354 6 місяців тому +1

    This is very helpful video for me . The way you teach us. it's actually very amazing.

  • @pecelirovucago7149
    @pecelirovucago7149 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello guys , as a 81 years indigenous Fijian taking naps is part of my daily routine .
    Yesterday second February I have changed my plan to retire in 2030 , I will retire in 2040 (97 years).
    Thank you for your teaching video , excellent work and have subscribed .

  • @user-fi5ve8dk3k
    @user-fi5ve8dk3k 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Beth and Phil ❤

  • @wolfee904
    @wolfee904 7 місяців тому +7

    Been a big fan of 1/2 hour mid day power naps for years ... like a brain shut down and re-boot I'm actually able to snooze for between 20 to 40 mins consistently without setting alarm like starting the day all over again ... so choice ... should be required at work

  • @ayaanleaxmed3454
    @ayaanleaxmed3454 11 місяців тому +5

    I,m so really excited to watch this amazing topic that good our health we need more guys

  • @AeriAeri-df7yw
    @AeriAeri-df7yw 7 місяців тому +13

    My grandparents and parents take a nap every afternoon.They told me to take a nap when I was young,and I had to listen them,so I took a nap every afteroon.However,now I don't have that habit anymore,but my grandparents and parents still do.

    • @ganh222
      @ganh222 3 місяці тому

      For how much time?

    • @ducnghiavuong4306
      @ducnghiavuong4306 2 місяці тому

      @@ganh222from 15 to 30 minutes. Use Eye Mask and set an alarm to wake up for work.

  • @ntadung
    @ntadung 10 місяців тому +5

    After long hours of stuyding in school, I took advantage of lunch break to have a power nap about 30 minutes . So I can come back my studying with a sharp mind. In contrast, If I have a long nap, it will hinder me from concentrating on lessons.

  • @alirezazamani123
    @alirezazamani123 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks a lot, it was very helpful. ❤❤

  • @nimababaei3753
    @nimababaei3753 10 місяців тому

    I truly love your channel. Keep doing the best work. 😍🥰

  • @BriantheBrick
    @BriantheBrick 11 місяців тому +17

    After watching this lesson, I'm going to take a power nap, so my mind will be sharp for tomorrow's Live Lesson!

  • @iaddai8285
    @iaddai8285 2 місяці тому +1

    Parts that I cannot catch up with or that I cannot understand are
    4:00 Naps could help or hinder your health depending on their length, study suggests
    4:42 While others - longer ones - are unhelpful
    5:08 I could also say that having to work hinders me being able to tale naps regularly.

  • @brijimolvincent8003
    @brijimolvincent8003 8 місяців тому +5

    Yeah, absolutely you're right. The power of taking power naps may help to sharpening brain and also get more thoughtful ideas . The content was awesome guys.

  • @ucat4818
    @ucat4818 19 днів тому +1

    I was quite surprised because foreign companies do not have a culture of napping. I'm in Vietnam, taking a nap is an indispensable part of my daily routine, it's really good and attractive. 😊

  • @mariobonilla4960
    @mariobonilla4960 6 місяців тому +1

    Good class, thanks.

  • @patriciaramirez1116
    @patriciaramirez1116 24 дні тому

    Very happy to have subscribed! I hope to learn a lot. Thanks ❤

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  24 дні тому

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  • @Neptun084
    @Neptun084 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing this content, I'm following you from Ecuador, kind regards.

  • @hafizqarimudassarhussainhu6967
    @hafizqarimudassarhussainhu6967 10 місяців тому

    Wonderful lesson...Thanks.

  • @lanfrancopignoli5553
    @lanfrancopignoli5553 4 місяці тому +2

    I like nap so much , I feel better after a nap, in Italian there is a beautiful word that means nap and is pennichella

  • @jesusblancoblanco5725
    @jesusblancoblanco5725 11 місяців тому +26

    Thank a lot for you amazing video. I have learned some new things about shorter and longer naps.
    I prefer the short naps 'cause have more benefits.
    In Spain we have a nice word for nap "siesta".
    When you come to our country on holidays, you should take a nap, it will be helpful for your health. Enjoy it! 😅

    • @huonglanvu1997
      @huonglanvu1997 6 місяців тому

      Oh this is great. In Viet Nam, we have short nap at middat and it usually last 30 to 40 minutes. After you continue to go work. I think power nap is good for your health, you perform better your job.

  • @chiuwanting1300
    @chiuwanting1300 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you 😀

  • @carlosrivas2012
    @carlosrivas2012 3 місяці тому

    Excellent. Thanks.

  • @vannhantran547
    @vannhantran547 6 місяців тому +2

    Napping through whole afternoon hinder my efficiency dramatically

  • @dz-rb5iz
    @dz-rb5iz 11 місяців тому +1

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  • @huyo6551
    @huyo6551 2 місяці тому

    I think it is exactly, I usually short sleep between morning and afternoon. This help me work better and have energy during the day.

  • @haifanazarudeen
    @haifanazarudeen 11 днів тому

    Ys, like that name it makes as suddenly gain high energy when we are tired.. i have experienced it in my college days

  • @antorbiswas5602
    @antorbiswas5602 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful learning platform 🥰

  • @hebermagalhaes7176
    @hebermagalhaes7176 2 місяці тому

    Great video and tips! I'd better take a power nap now!

  • @EldenLordvideo
    @EldenLordvideo 11 місяців тому +1

    A fantastic learning platform.

  • @PlampinasTremeuco-ct1wf
    @PlampinasTremeuco-ct1wf 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ✨😊

  • @vmobile890
    @vmobile890 3 місяці тому +1

    Fantastic subject I have been taking short naps and short meditation quiet time a few times a day all my life . Even with earplugs awake cover eyes set 10 to 20 minute timer wonderful . 😌

  • @MinhPham-cb5hl
    @MinhPham-cb5hl 9 місяців тому +4

    Having a power nap in the noon can make your brain sharp and easy to work effectively. Otherwise, you can feel dog-tired, which hinders your efficiency.

  • @CareerTalks
    @CareerTalks 10 місяців тому

    Always learning something new.

  • @MiaJones-do5jv
    @MiaJones-do5jv 10 місяців тому +8

    Taking a power nap can not only help you work your job productively but you also come up with sharp ideas. If you often have a long nap, this will make you to hinder for the upcoming tasks.

    • @biplobkhan42
      @biplobkhan42 8 місяців тому

      Please give your number,😭😭

    • @huonglanvu1997
      @huonglanvu1997 6 місяців тому +2

      Taking a power nap can not only you work your work productively but also come up with sharp idea. However, if you usually have a long nap it hider you for the upcoming tasks😊

  • @trueland
    @trueland 7 місяців тому +2

    This video really makes me confident in knowing vocabulary . It makes my day and really thankful to BBC Learning English
    I will watch upcoming lesson to improve my english. Until I see your channel, I always goof off but now I concentrate in learning english.

  • @rhemawordofgod4638
    @rhemawordofgod4638 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for good information

  • @lilianaliliana6760
    @lilianaliliana6760 11 місяців тому +36

    Power naps help me to concentrate on my essay subject and carry it out perfectly!☺️

  • @phennhitler3928
    @phennhitler3928 10 місяців тому

    Very informative. I enjoyed it.

  • @user-dm1yl6hg6e
    @user-dm1yl6hg6e 10 місяців тому

    very helpful.

  • @user-rp7xw1vd5k
    @user-rp7xw1vd5k 8 місяців тому

    Thanks!

  • @TuTran-.-
    @TuTran-.- 11 місяців тому +8

    Although it takes us a little bit time of none working, a power nap can help us to stay sharp and hinder Alzheimer disease in the future. 😇😇😇

    • @vivekshiromani
      @vivekshiromani 3 місяці тому

      How long it should be like an hour or 20 min ?

  • @ximuoidethuong
    @ximuoidethuong 3 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @pranpriya.10
    @pranpriya.10 5 місяців тому

    thanks I love this content ❣️

  • @ernestosorona3608
    @ernestosorona3608 3 місяці тому +1

    Hay estudios que dicen lo contrario. Todavía no sabemos bien el efecto de las siestas.
    Saludos

  • @LINHLE-lw5uj
    @LINHLE-lw5uj 10 місяців тому +3

    taking a 30-minute power nap not only replenishs your energy, but also generates your sharp brain. however a long nap will hinder you to make a more productive day

  • @user-fx9gi8em9l
    @user-fx9gi8em9l 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic subject I have been taking short naps and short meditation quiet time a few times a day all my life . Even with earplugs awake cover eyes set 10 to 20 minute timer wonderful .

  • @Wisdom1992
    @Wisdom1992 11 місяців тому

    Thanks ❤

  • @maianh-digitallearningdesi1046
    @maianh-digitallearningdesi1046 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this episode ❤I want to do have more power naps 🎉

    • @bbclearningenglish
      @bbclearningenglish  10 місяців тому

      Good for you! In English, we usually say 'take a nap' or 'have a nap'. 💤

  • @karimomar8402
    @karimomar8402 8 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @user-cw7jh9dl4w
    @user-cw7jh9dl4w 17 днів тому

    Yes exactly so, all kind of people have to taking power naps for their more energy in the during afternoon

  • @punnaroothsrimongkolsilp1543
    @punnaroothsrimongkolsilp1543 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, from your fan in Thailand.

  • @wettsia
    @wettsia 7 місяців тому

    Love project like this

  • @air19881129
    @air19881129 10 місяців тому +1

    I like this guy who was speaking slowly😄

  • @alveesway
    @alveesway 11 місяців тому +1

    Power nap gives you energy to spend your day better ❤️

  • @YuriFeuer
    @YuriFeuer 24 дні тому

    I'm from Brazil and I've been studying English for a short time. I really like these videos, they are very useful and fun. Thanks.

  • @uzairali4822
    @uzairali4822 19 днів тому

    Yes we take nap 🥱 in the summer snd donot in winter as the days are shorter ❤❤

  • @rohinaahmed9116
    @rohinaahmed9116 9 місяців тому +1

    Regular power naps can improve our productivity, increase our brain sharpness and quick thing, as well as can help in lowering the risk of associated health problems. On the contrary, longer naps may hinder our efficiency and effectiveness, aslo increase the chances of health issues.

  • @aprendizagem
    @aprendizagem 8 місяців тому +2

    I really love BBC presenters.❤ I would become a presenter just to be like you guys. ❤❤❤ I love your lessons too

  • @meooodiennn210
    @meooodiennn210 18 днів тому

    Thank for your sharing knowledge ❤❤❤

  • @fouziamuhammadi9339
    @fouziamuhammadi9339 10 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding and informative video.👍 Thank you so much for it.❤
    Please keep it up. ❤

  • @soufianyoucef5720
    @soufianyoucef5720 10 місяців тому

    To be honest i learn a lot from this channel. So thanks a lot

  • @mohammadshahin461
    @mohammadshahin461 11 місяців тому

    great information with learning

  • @mohinursirojiddinova7867
    @mohinursirojiddinova7867 11 місяців тому +2

    Very nice lesson.

  • @jaimemc7886
    @jaimemc7886 3 місяці тому

    Nice Work guys…

  • @boonestead4812
    @boonestead4812 3 місяці тому

    i agree.naps are great.especially on a rainy or cloudy day.but,they are a luxury.alot of folks would love to nap,but arent able to.

  • @brunodesrosiers266
    @brunodesrosiers266 3 місяці тому

    45 seconds of content during more than five minutes. I don’t mind losing four minutes unless I harshly feel it every single second. And… you get the point.

  • @libertyrbl3401
    @libertyrbl3401 2 місяці тому

    Thanks a lot, it's really productive. Unfortunately, it's difficult to have a nap power if you working outdoors and hard. In fact, it depends your job and your country.

  • @misahhere9224
    @misahhere9224 3 місяці тому +1

    I thought of taking a power nap at night while studying but it turned to a long sleep, a very very long sleep

  • @rumeysakara2081
    @rumeysakara2081 10 місяців тому

    I totally agree. I feel more productive when I take a nap in the afternoon.

  • @nhanthanh7218
    @nhanthanh7218 9 місяців тому +4

    I always take long naps because i think it's good for my health and keep my mind sharp..After watching this video, I should take power naps instead of long naps because long naps are unhelpful, it might hinder rather than help me.

  • @olimjonmatiyev5670
    @olimjonmatiyev5670 25 днів тому

    I was listening to your podcast on telegram channel and I have not seen your appearance before. It's kinda amazing 😅

  • @simonirvine1628
    @simonirvine1628 3 місяці тому

    yes

  • @user-kj1nt6vj7e
    @user-kj1nt6vj7e 9 місяців тому +1

    I usually have power naps, it helps me to keep my mind sharp but when the naps lasted longer than 30 minutes it hinders my mind

  • @rajpratap7125
    @rajpratap7125 11 місяців тому +1

    My brother is really a sharp student.

  • @fajarsinaga8319
    @fajarsinaga8319 Місяць тому

    I totally agree. Since childhood, especially every time I take a 10-15 minute nap at the office during break time, my mind is like a computer that is rebooted, refreshed, I become fresher, ready to think hard again.

  • @user-xm5gu9zt7y
    @user-xm5gu9zt7y 9 місяців тому +2

    Let me add something to it. The word "hinder" comes from german word "Hindernis", which basically means "obstacle". I personally learnt German and yet in the process of learning German that's why many words that are used in English, are mostly originated from French or German. One thing I noticed here, that the british accent is very closed to the German Accent.

    • @biplobkhan42
      @biplobkhan42 8 місяців тому

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  • @FagnerMendes00
    @FagnerMendes00 Місяць тому

    nice channel!

  • @Ry-xk2oh
    @Ry-xk2oh 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this vedio .. i really prefer short power nap because it has great benefits , i think 20 to 30 minutes every day is enough to renew your energy and continue your day active .. by the other hand long naps are bads for me and often i wake up more tired than i was before sleep

  • @duongviet1825
    @duongviet1825 8 місяців тому

    i can't believe in the power nap has many benefit with my life and i get used to sleeping about 30 minutes at lunch break it's really good

  • @smyumyu8526
    @smyumyu8526 8 місяців тому

    i love the music

  • @MyoMyintMyintMyat-wd6rf
    @MyoMyintMyintMyat-wd6rf 11 місяців тому

    Oh! Power naps is so helpful for our workplace but my workplace has no place for doing this.

  • @thinhtran7271
    @thinhtran7271 8 місяців тому +1

    Power nap - we've had 'power nap'. A short sleep during the day.
    Sharp - alert and quick thinking.
    HInder - to make something difficult or worse.

  • @olechkavlasova1801
    @olechkavlasova1801 12 днів тому

    Hello and thank you very much for video! Can you tell me what language level is there? B1-B2?