Our brains get smaller as we get older. But this doesn't happen as fast in people who regularly take short sleeps during the day. That's according to a new study. Researchers suggest these naps might reduce the risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's in later life. (Cover image: Getty) 👉Key words and phrases: power nap 🔎short sleeps, usually during the working day, to help you perform better at your job. - She took advantage of her lunch break to have a quick power nap. - If you're feeling tired, take a quick power nap and then carry on. sharp 🔎alert and quick thinking - That's a great idea - you're sharp today! - I don't feel very sharp after work. hinder 🔎makes something difficult or worse. - Long working hours can hinder family life. - I was hindered by the bad weather and couldn’t get home. ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction ✔️ 0:26 - Story ✔️ 1:17 - Headline 1 ✔️ 2:38 - Headline 2 ✔️ 4:11 - Headline 3 ✔️ 5:14 - Language summary 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 http://tinyurl.com/ps3hplv More popular videos to help you improve your English: ⭐ 6 Minute English: The benefits of doing nothing 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y681hXWwhQY ⭐ News Review: Could we live to 140? 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdTnL0Gj-Y ⭐ Box Set: English at Work - episodes 36-40 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzP-prBHWcA ✔️ Visit our website 👉 https://www.bbclearningenglish.com/ ✔️ Follow us on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish ✔️ Find us on Facebook 👉 https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia ✔️ Join us on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@bbclearningenglish Get our app: Android 👉 https://bit.ly/2PeLcf6 iPhone 👉 https://apple.co/2wmG2GU We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #nap #sleep