the govt would save money if it mandated a compulsory half
hour siesta at lunch

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http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1082021
Scientists from the University of Athens and the Harvard School of
Public Health followed 23,681 healthy adults aged between 20 and 86
for an average period of 6.32 years. Using a statistical method called
‘Cox regression’ analysis and taking into account other possible
confounders such as diet and exercise, the researchers found a stable
inverse relation between taking naps during the day and risk of death
from coronary causes. The more people napped, the lower their risk of
dying of heart disease and stroke.

It also found that those who napped systematically during the day for
at least 30 minutes three times a week or more had a 37 per cent lower
risk of coronary mortality than those who did not sleep during the
day.