Wouldn't it be nice to take a catnap when that mid-afternoon slump hits? You know you want to, but what would your boss think? Maybe if you show her this study that found that daytime naps boost memory, she'll let you lay your head down for just a minute and catch some zzzs.

The study found that when people absorbed information prior to a nap, they were more likely to remember it when they woke up. If they didn't master the material before snoozing, however, their memory didn't improve post-nap. So a nap won't help you if you didn't get it right the first time, but according to this study at least, it might help you retain material that you've learned.

Seems like a good excuse for a break, doesn't it?