People often say naps are bad because they can ruin sleep schedules, but other people say that naps can be beneficial. What is the science behind napping, and are naps good or bad? People often say ...

The science of napping reveals surprising benefits for both mind and body. While modern culture often dismisses midday rest as a luxury, research shows that a strategic 30-minute nap can significantly ...

A study claims to have found a connection between certain types of naps and mortality. Specifically, the study says that late afternoon naps and irregular nap patterns may be linked to higher risk ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave shares how taking a nap can deliver a eureka moment, a new picture of a planet right after it was born, and how wildfires can affect water quality – after the fires ...

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, ...

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake ...

You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed, ...

NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home. People who make a habit ...

To nap or not to nap, that is the question. For napping disciples, a daily doze is an invaluable and integral part of the day which, they argue, provides a boost of energy, focus, stress reduction and ...

Getting enough sleep is easier said than done — that's where napping comes in handy. Whether you're looking to catch up on rest after a sleepless night or relax in the afternoon, napping is an ...