Love a snooze on the couch? Frequent napping could have long-term benefits for our brains. Photo / 123rf Sleep plays an important role in keeping the brain healthy, which is why people are advised to get at least 7-9 hours each night . When people have difficulties with sleep, for example, they usually feel more stressed. This is because a lack of sleep activates the body's stress response , which affects different brain and body systems. This could lead to stress-related disorders. Napping also appears to be beneficial to the brain – with research showing that even brief naps of 5-15 minutes can instantly improve how well you perform mentally.

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