The French are being encouraged to take more naps just days after their prime minister scolded the public for not working enough.
Minister of Health Yannick Neuder unveiled on Tuesday a government report claiming that 50% of French citizens are not satisfied with their quality of sleep. The data suggested that over the past 50 years, French people have lost an average of 1.5 hours a night.
“Sleep is not a luxury,” Neuder said, “it is a non-negotiable necessity, an essential biological process.”
The health ministry suggests adopting siesta-style power naps to prevent burnout and make up for the perceived decline in rest.
“I am very much in favor of napping, whether at work or at school,” the health minister said.
The assessment might raise eyebrows
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