A mid-day nap can boost memory, improve job performance, lift your mood, make you more alert, and ease stress.

Go ahead, take a nap today. It’s good for you!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Go ahead and take a nap today because, well, it’s National Napping Day. It’s no coincidence the day is observed following the return of daylight saving time. RELATED | You should wash your pillow every 6 months; here’s howA NASA study showed that a 40-minute nap improved pilot performance by 34%. It also improved pilot alertness by 100%. Doctors often prescribe scheduled napping for patients suffering from narcolepsy.