Easy Podcast - The glorious siesta and its health benefits - Easy Español
About this episode
This episode discusses the health benefits of taking a siesta, supported by modern science and historical context.
For hundreds of years popular wisdom proclaimed the benefits of taking una siesta (nap) during the middle of the day. Now, modern science confirms it. A short siesta after lunch helps with our digestion, stabilizes our blood pressure and stress levels, improves our mood and cognitive functions, boosts our energy and more. Click play to learn more about this world-wide, ancient tradition that dates back to Ancient Rome!
People in this episode
Host: Easy Español
Topics covered
- siesta
- health benefits
- digestion
- blood pressure
- cognitive functions
- energy
Keywords
- siesta
- nap
- health benefits
- cognitive functions
- energy boost
- stress levels
- Ancient Rome
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Books & works: Easy Podcast
Places: Ancient Rome
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