For those who enjoy taking a nap during the day, experts have shared some news that might be of interest. According to a new study, getting some shut eye in the daytime can have major health benefits on the brain.
As the brain ages, it shrinks in volume - particularly in the frontal cortex, causing memory decline. Meanwhile, blood pressure rises, increases the risk of stroke and ischaemia increases - a condition that reduces blood flow.
However, a marker of good brain health is its size, and having a brief snooze can help keep the brain bigger as it ages. This can also help to lower the risk of dementia and other diseases, researchers claim.
