Siesta time
 

I don't have a link as I read on BBC site for newspaper headlines and the article is on the Telegraph (paywall) but to summarise; research in Greece has shown that it's not just the Med diet that can improve your heart but coupling that with having a siesta - 40-60 mins - after lunch.

The figures quoted in what I can read are that siesting adults of 62 with high blood pressure had 4% lower BP. This could lead to a reduction of 10% in heart attack risk comparable with low doses of medication.

There are multiple links of various ages suggesting that this isn't new, e.g. https://www.olivetomato.com/live-lon...yle-take-naps/

And I believe some Japanese companies even provide "pillows" so staff can nap at desk. There are lots of adds for "Public Nap Pillows".

But with the daft work "ethic" in northern Europe some are lucky to get time for lunch let alone lunch + nap.

Re: Siesta time
 

I used to enjoy a short nap after lunch during my years in Cyprus, but only when it was stinking hot during the summer months.

Re: Siesta time
 

I thought the idea of the siesta was to get out of the heat / working in the heat during the summer months in the hotter European countries.

In terms of the Japanese providing pillows, it's more than likely to keep staff in the workplace longer. It's considered rude to go home before the 'boss' does. If he decides to stay late, so do the rest of the workforce, out of respect for him.

Re: Siesta time
 

Yeah from what I have heard the Japanese work culture is really unhealthy with very long hours and an unspoken expectation that you stay at your desk well past your actual hours.

Re: Siesta time
 

Lol, the expectation is the opposite in this country !