When it comes to getting a full night’s sleep, for most college students, especially with finals coming up, it almost seems impossible. More often than not, you can find most of us in between classes sneaking in naps in order to catch up on the missed sleep; but how long should you sleep for without waking up feeling groggy and even more tired than BEFORE you took a nap? Scientists over at NASA, the space kings of naps, have it down to a science. Literally. According to Health Med News, NASA has reported that taking a nap for 26 minutes can improve performance by 34%, and make you 54% more alert—without waking up feeling groggy! They also claim that taking the 26 minute nap after lunch may even help your digestion. Another way to multitask? Don’t mind if I do! And while a 26 minute nap may seem a bit…

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