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"There's a benefit to napping, and it's not just for kids and the elderly," says Dr. Sheila Tsai, sleep medicine specialist with National Jewish Health in Denver. Studies show that napping can improve mood, alertness, learning, performance and memory. A recent Greek study suggests it can even reduce blood pressure. "Napping does not give some super-human capabilities, but it can address some problems that arise from unhealthy sleep habits," says Dr. David Slamowitz with The SleepWell Center in Greenwood Village. Before you pull out your pillow for a regular siesta, however, Tsai and Slamowitz advise you first aim to get a good night's sleep. Short Slumbers Can Boost Brain Power, Elevate Moods If you are tired and sleep-deprived, you are not alone. Nearly one-third of adults gets six or fewer hours of sleep a day, falling short of the seven to eight hours recommended by the National Institutes of Health. Work schedules, lifestyles, and an increasing incidence of sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, are adding to a weary world. A power nap could be the fix. 38 by Andrea Juarez POWER IN A " N a p p i n g d o e s n o t g i v e s o m e super-human capabilities, but it can address some problems that arise from unhealthy sleep habits."