James Maas, a social psychologist known for popularizing the term "power nap," passed away at 86. He emphasized the importance of sleep alongside exercise and nutrition for health. His work sought to challenge the notion that sleep deprivation was a sign of success. Maas pointed to studies indicating chronic sleep loss could lead to serious health issues like type II diabetes. His advice included taking short naps to counteract drowsiness, which contributed to the cultural recognition of power naps.
"Physicians have told us, brain researchers have told us, that exercise is key to health, that nutrition is key to health. But we're forgetting the third, just as important, variable, and that is sleep."
"There are some people who are literally walking zombies. If you need an alarm clock to get up in the morning, or if you feel more than a minor sag in the middle of the day, you need more sleep."
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