Subjects in the study were trained in a few memory tasks, and then half of them took 45-minute naps. Those who learned the tasks effectively prior to siesta time retained the information better than those who stayed awake. So, after your next long meeting, or information-intensive conference call, head to the nearest couch for a while. For the good of the company, of course.
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