If you’re going to take a nap, the experts recommend keeping it relatively short—about 20 to 30 minutes. That’s because it’s ...

Don't underestimate the power of a good nap! As adults we know the benefits of taking a mid-afternoon nap so for babies and toddlers, a daytime nap is essential for healthy growth and development. A ...

Despite the vast amount of science to the contrary, good sleep is frequently ignored in the conversation about brain health optimization. If prioritizing sleep at night is seen as an afterthought, ...

Back to school means getting kids back to their regular sleep patterns. For many the adjustment can be difficult. Now, a new study finds taking a little daytime nap might be just what the doctor ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study claims to have found a connection between certain types of naps and mortality. Specifically, the ...

There’s nothing quite like a midday nap—especially in the summer. After a morning spent soaking up the sun at the beach or tackling chores around the house, that post-lunch crash hits hard, making it ...

Sleep quality and duration is closely linked to physical and mental health. Adults should aim to get 7–9 hours’ sleep a night, which can be a challenge, particularly as we get older. To compensate, ...

A bidirectional relationship between daytime napping patterns and cognitive decline in older adults not only predicts the onset of Alzheimer's disease (AD) but also indicates disease progression in ...