If you have a cold, getting adequate rest, particularly taking regular naps, can do far more than just expedite the duration of your cold. In fact, researchers from Greece have found that taking a regular "siesta" may help markedly reduce one's chances of developing cardiovascular disease.
In a six-year study of over 24,000 Greek adults, researchers from the University of Athens Medical School found that those who took regular, mid-day naps lowered their chances of heart disease by more than a third. Unlike previous studies on the benefits of napping, this study was the first to control for outside variables (i.e. smoking, diet, exercise). All subjects studied entered into the research process with a clean bill of health, thereby ruling out the chances that their development -- of lack of development -- of heart disease was or was not caused to factors outside of napping.
The researchers believe that by taking regular naps, adults are able to reduce much of their workday stress. This belief is supported by the supplementary discovery that employed men seem to benefit more from naps than do unemployed men -- suggesting a link between workplace stress and sleep-induced stress reduction.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Take a nap, for the shayaateen do not take naps.” (Reported by al-Tabaraani. Al-Saheehah, 2647).
How wonderful we got this advice from our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) more than 1400 years ago.
Take Care,
Abu Mus'ab
In a six-year study of over 24,000 Greek adults, researchers from the University of Athens Medical School found that those who took regular, mid-day naps lowered their chances of heart disease by more than a third. Unlike previous studies on the benefits of napping, this study was the first to control for outside variables (i.e. smoking, diet, exercise). All subjects studied entered into the research process with a clean bill of health, thereby ruling out the chances that their development -- of lack of development -- of heart disease was or was not caused to factors outside of napping.
The researchers believe that by taking regular naps, adults are able to reduce much of their workday stress. This belief is supported by the supplementary discovery that employed men seem to benefit more from naps than do unemployed men -- suggesting a link between workplace stress and sleep-induced stress reduction.
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Take a nap, for the shayaateen do not take naps.” (Reported by al-Tabaraani. Al-Saheehah, 2647).
How wonderful we got this advice from our beloved Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) more than 1400 years ago.
Take Care,
Abu Mus'ab
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