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The pros and cons of napping
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A video about naps in adults and the difference between feeling refreshed and feeling groggy after sleep. Its durations should not be applied to infants and small children.
By Mayo Clinic · Language: English · Duration: 1:03 · Published:
Original video title: Mayo Clinic Minute: The upsides and downsides of napping
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