In the latest Active Times… Dad’s Secrets for a Healthier, Happier Life When it comes to happiness and health, dads have a lot of great wisdom to share “As a boy, I thought my father was a bit lazy…” “But, back then we were in the dark ages when it came to understanding the value of naps.” Now, Rosenberg says, there’s a significant body of research that not only emphasizes the importance of sleep for good health, but also that naps in particular can provide several benefits.