napping during the day could help preserve brain health. we will speak to scientists who have done that fascinating research. now we can go to the bbc sport centre. update on the final day of the first ashes test match between england and australia at edgbaston. play started after a lengthy rain delay. it has started. england have just taken the wicket of travis head for 16. australia started the day needed 174 more runs to chase down the target of 281. england took the wicket of scott boland. they have now lost travis head. he was out caught behind. you can keep up to date with that on the website. developing story, in france, french police searching the headquarters of the organisers of the paris 2024 olympic games, officials say the raid part of corruption investigations and the bbc understands the probes are in connection with the awarding of building contracts connected with the games. the organising committee said the body is committing fully with the investigation. ste
In many cultures, having an afternoon nap is a daily ritual. The Spanish are known to enjoy a daily siesta and some Japanese workers indulge in a lunchtime sleep, known as hirune, or "afternoon nap".
“For some people, short daytime naps may be a part of the puzzle that could help preserve the health of the brain as we get older,” said one researcher.
“For some people, short daytime naps may be a part of the puzzle that could help preserve the health of the brain as we get older,” said one researcher.