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Afternoon Nap

2016-02-02 08:48:49
Hi, Is it advisable to sleep for an hour in the afternoon post lunch?? Does it increase weight?? Pls suggest.
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As u have rightly put, its an afternoon nap, not a sleep. It should be preferably for short time.

Answered2016-02-02 14:09:09

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