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Frances Daniels

Neuroscientist shares 5 tips for the perfect Christmas Day nap — and it involves coffee

A woman with long dark brown hair stretches her arms and smiles after having a great power nap on Christmas Day.

For many people, having a nap on Christmas Day is as customary as pulling a cracker. But daytime naps can interfere with your ability to fall asleep quickly and easily at night, so how can you enjoy a Christmas Day nap without setting yourself up to fail come bedtime?

Sleep expert, chartered psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Lindsay Browning recently made an appearance on daytime chat show Steph's Packed Lunch to reveal exactly how to do just that. On the show Dr Browning shared her seven tips for how to have the perfect daytime nap, how long to sleep for and when, and why napping on Christmas Day (and indeed any other day) can be very good for you.

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