If you take a quick nap under your desk today and your boss catches you... tell them you're not being lazy. You're being healthy.

According to a new study out of Switzerland, taking naps is actually really good for your HEART.

The researchers found that people who took one or two naps a week had a lower risk of heart disease and strokes than people who never took naps.

Why? Well, since basically none of us get enough sleep at night, naps are a good way to catch up a little bit, which is good for your heart. Plus they help reduce your stress, which has a similar effect.

Read more at Time.

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