What is a siesta?
Siestas are historically common throughout the Mediterranean and Southern Europe, the Middle East, mainland China, and the Indian subcontinent. The siesta is a tradition in Spain and, through Spanish influence, most of Latin America. In Dalmatia (coastal Croatia), the traditional afternoon nap is known as pižolot (from Venetian pixolotto ).
How long does a siesta last in Spain?
History The siesta, an afternoon nap usually taken after lunch, lasts around 20 to 30 minutes. The word “siesta” comes from the Latin hora sexta or “sixth hour” – when counted from sunrise, this roughly translates to a rest in the middle of the day.
What are the labia minora?
The labia minora are part of the female reproductive system and consist of two folds or “lips” of skin on the outside of the vagina. They sit just beneath the larger and more visible labia majora, and it’s often the case that they can’t be seen at all unless these larger lips are spread or pulled back.
Do people who take a siesta have different physical activity habits?
It is possible that people who take a siesta have different physical activity habits, for example, waking earlier and scheduling more activity during the morning. Such differences in physical activity may lead to different 24-hour profiles in cardiovascular function.