How a nap under the right conditions could boost brain health

Researchers at San Jose State University are looking at the benefits of taking a power nap and finding that it can improve brain function, including boosting alertness, mood, memory and more — but how you get those extra Zzzs can impact the level of those benefits. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Morgan Chesky puts power naps to the test.

Mar 14, 2025 - 16:00
How a nap under the right conditions could boost brain health
Researchers at San Jose State University are looking at the benefits of taking a power nap and finding that it can improve brain function, including boosting alertness, mood, memory and more — but how you get those extra Zzzs can impact the level of those benefits. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Morgan Chesky puts power naps to the test.

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