Napping

Napping for Shift Workers

Strategic napping for shift workers. Pre-shift naps, on-shift naps, and the science of nap duration and timing.

Best Nap Length Before a 12-Hour Night Shift

The research is clear: a 90-minute nap taken 2 to 3 hours before your night shift improves alertness more than any other nap length. Here is what the data shows and how to time it around a 7pm-7am or 6pm-6am schedule.

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