* . *
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Earth-News
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

    This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

    Arts/Entertainment: ‘Wait Until Dark’ brings spooky season center stage – Times Herald Online

    Wait Until Dark’ Delivers Chilling Thrills Perfect for the Spooky Season

    Bluesman James Montgomery Will Perform In Falmouth – CapeNews.net

    Blues Legend James Montgomery Ready to Ignite the Stage in Falmouth

    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

    Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

    Day 5 of Gains Streak for Solidion Technology Stock with 475% Return (vs. -20% YTD) [10/14/2025] – Trefis

    Solidion Technology Stock Rockets for 5th Consecutive Day, Soaring an Astonishing 475% Year-to-Date

    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Business
  • Entertainment
    This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

    This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

    Arts/Entertainment: ‘Wait Until Dark’ brings spooky season center stage – Times Herald Online

    Wait Until Dark’ Delivers Chilling Thrills Perfect for the Spooky Season

    Bluesman James Montgomery Will Perform In Falmouth – CapeNews.net

    Blues Legend James Montgomery Ready to Ignite the Stage in Falmouth

    Mexican singer Pedro Fernández to make Ave Fénix tour stop in Stockton. Tickets, schedule – Yahoo

    Mexican Singer Pedro Fernández Brings the Ave Fénix Tour to Stockton – Don’t Miss It!

    Flutter Entertainment’s SWOT Analysis: Uncovering the Growth Potential Amid Challenges

    Dylan Efron Shares Sweet ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Photos Featuring His Little Sister Olivia – yahoo.com

    Dylan Efron’s Heartwarming ‘DWTS’ Rehearsal Moments with Little Sister Olivia

  • General
  • Health
  • News

    Cracking the Code: Why China’s Economic Challenges Aren’t Shaking Markets, Unlike America’s” – Bloomberg

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Trump’s Narrow Window to Spread the Truth About Harris

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, group says

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    PAP Boss to Niger Delta Youths, Stay Away from the Protest

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Court Restricts Protests In Lagos To Freedom, Peace Park

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Fans React to Jazz Jennings’ Inspiring Weight Loss Journey

    Trending Tags

    • Trump Inauguration
    • United Stated
    • White House
    • Market Stories
    • Election Results
  • Science
  • Sports
  • Technology
    Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

    Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

    Day 5 of Gains Streak for Solidion Technology Stock with 475% Return (vs. -20% YTD) [10/14/2025] – Trefis

    Solidion Technology Stock Rockets for 5th Consecutive Day, Soaring an Astonishing 475% Year-to-Date

    Tracking DNA and RNA Together To Unlock Disease Insights – Technology Networks

    Unlocking Disease Insights by Tracking DNA and RNA Together

    The future of battery technology – Engineer Live

    Revolutionizing Energy: Exploring the Future of Battery Technology

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    How Can Boosting Your Travel Experience with Less Technology Lead to a More Relaxing Vacation? All You Need to Know About This Latest Trend – Travel And Tour World

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference helps students explore technology, AI use – KWQC

    Davenport CornCon Cybersecurity Conference Ignites Student Passion for Technology and AI Innovations

    Trending Tags

    • Nintendo Switch
    • CES 2017
    • Playstation 4 Pro
    • Mark Zuckerberg
No Result
View All Result
Earth-News
No Result
View All Result
Home Science

Night shift survival: Ideal nap strategy for new parents and workers

September 19, 2023
in Science
Night shift survival: Ideal nap strategy for new parents and workers
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

This study looks at new parents and night shift workers‘ difficulties. They often have to stay awake at night. The study wants to find the best ways to take naps that keep them sharp and help them do well when they have to work at night.

A new study looked at Hiroshima University how to stay awake and alert during a 16-hour night shift. It found that taking two naps is better than one long nap. First, a 90-minute rest and then a quick 30-minute nap later help prevent drowsiness and fatigue. This strategy can also be helpful for new parents. 

The study was published in the journal Scientific Reports. According to the study’s author, Professor Sanae Oriyama, a 90-minute nap helps with long-term performance. In contrast, a 30-minute nap keeps you alert and less tired for faster reactions. Using both nap lengths can improve efficiency and safety during early morning work.

Working night shifts is standard in critical fields like healthcare but can harm health and job performance. Our bodies are naturally alert during the day and sleepy at night. This can lead to mistakes and accidents, especially in healthcare. 

To combat this, workers often take naps. In Japan, nurses can nap for up to two hours during 16-hour night shifts. A study wanted to find the best nap schedule to fight sleepiness and cognitive decline during these long shifts and see how it affects sleep quality.

Oriyama revisited earlier studies she worked on to see how naps affect alertness and performance during a simulated overnight shift from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. The first study was in 2012 with one nap, the second in 2014 with two naps, and the third in 2018 with no nap.

She hopes to use these findings to choose the proper naps for different types of work and times of day to reduce drowsiness fatigue, and maintain good performance.

Her research showed that those who took a 120-minute nap until midnight felt more tired starting at 4 a.m. and stayed tired until the end of their shift. However, those who had two naps – one for 90 minutes until midnight and another for 30 minutes until 3 a.m. – stayed alert until 6 a.m. 

She also suggested adding a 30-minute nap between 5-6 a.m. because tiredness tends to increase from 7-8 a.m.When it comes to feeling tired, all nap groups felt more tired from 4-9 a.m., but the two-nap group felt it less intensely than the others.

Oriyama said, “During a night shift that, for example, lasts from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. the next morning, a split nap of 90 minutes and 30 minutes, ending at 12 a.m. and 3 a.m., respectively, is thought to be more effective than a 120-minute monophasic nap ending at midnight when tasks requiring quick responses to maintain a high level of safety are scheduled between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m.”

Both long and short naps didn’t improve cognitive performance. However, if people took a long time to fall asleep during the 90-minute nap, they did worse on a math test. It takes 90 minutes to complete a sleep cycle; waking up before that can make you feel groggy. On the other hand, previous studies show that naps of 30 minutes or less can increase alertness and energy.

The study also found that the timing of your nap matters. Napping later is better for staying awake, but waiting too long can affect your focus as your body’s sleep drive builds up. So, the best time and schedule for naps during long night shifts still need more research.

Oriyama believes her findings can help night shift workers and new parents dealing with sleep deprivation from caring for infants.

The study involved 41 women in their 20s who underwent a 16-hour night shift simulation in a controlled environment. They took math tests, and their temperature, drowsiness, fatigue, heart rate, and blood pressure were monitored. They also had scheduled nap times in a darkened room, and their sleep quality was measured during those naps.

For new parents and night shift workers seeking strategies to stay alert during all-nighters, a 30-minute nap could be the key to maintaining performance. This study provides valuable insights for individuals navigating challenging schedules. It highlights the importance of selecting a suitable nap duration to optimize cognitive functioning during nocturnal duties.

Journal Reference:

Oriyama, S. Effects of 90- and 30-min naps or a 120-min nap on alertness and performance: reanalysis of an existing pilot study. Scientific Reports. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-37061-9.

>>> Read full article>>>
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source : Tech Explorist – https://www.techexplorist.com/night-shift-survival-ideal-nap-strategy-new-parents-workers/70219/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=night-shift-survival-ideal-nap-strategy-new-parents-workers

Tags: NightscienceShift
Previous Post

An engineered compound prevents bone loss in space

Next Post

Healthy living prevents depression, with insights from new research

Task Force Urges World Bank and International Monetary Fund to Prioritize Climate, Restructure Lending Policies – Inside Climate News

Task Force Urges World Bank and IMF to Prioritize Climate Action and Overhaul Lending Policies

October 16, 2025
Opinion: California’s two-tier economy mirrors UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past – Times of San Diego

How California’s Two-Tier Economy Echoes the UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Divide

October 16, 2025
This Haunting ‘60s Country Song Is Even More Tragic Than You Remember – Yahoo

This Haunting ’60s Country Song Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

October 16, 2025
Iron County nonprofit connects public to health experts – Upper Michigan’s Source

Iron County Nonprofit Connects Community with Health Experts to Improve Well-Being

October 16, 2025
Hear arguments in Supreme Court case that could undercut Voting Rights Act – CNN

Supreme Court Hears Crucial Arguments That Could Weaken the Voting Rights Act

October 16, 2025
Using nature to help tackle mental health issues – Inside Ecology

Using nature to help tackle mental health issues – Inside Ecology

October 15, 2025
Get Inspired at the Bay Area Science Festival on Saturday, October 25 – marinmommies.com

Get Inspired at the Bay Area Science Festival on Saturday, October 25 – marinmommies.com

October 15, 2025
Scientists Found a Chemical That Could Help Regrow Your Hair. It Might Be In Your Pantry. – Popular Mechanics

This Common Pantry Ingredient Could Be the Key to Regrowing Your Hair

October 15, 2025
Face your fears in 4k: October State Theatre film lineup – The Daily Collegian

Conquer Your Fears in Stunning 4K: October Film Lineup at the State Theatre

October 15, 2025
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever – The Conversation

Erie Canal’s 200th Anniversary: How a Trade Marvel Transformed the Environment Forever

October 15, 2025

Categories

Archives

October 2025
M T W T F S S
 12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031  
« Sep    
Earth-News.info

The Earth News is an independent English-language daily published Website from all around the World News

Browse by Category

  • Business (20,132)
  • Ecology (869)
  • Economy (891)
  • Entertainment (21,763)
  • General (17,620)
  • Health (9,933)
  • Lifestyle (903)
  • News (22,149)
  • People (891)
  • Politics (901)
  • Science (16,101)
  • Sports (21,390)
  • Technology (15,870)
  • World (874)

Recent News

Task Force Urges World Bank and International Monetary Fund to Prioritize Climate, Restructure Lending Policies – Inside Climate News

Task Force Urges World Bank and IMF to Prioritize Climate Action and Overhaul Lending Policies

October 16, 2025
Opinion: California’s two-tier economy mirrors UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ past – Times of San Diego

How California’s Two-Tier Economy Echoes the UK’s ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ Divide

October 16, 2025
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 earth-news.info

Go to mobile version