Scientists find that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. Napping for longer than an hour is linked to higher risk of heart disease and death, according to a new study. The study, which ...

Snoozing for an hour or more may raise your risk of death and heart disease, a researcher says. "Daytime napping is common all over the world and is generally considered a healthy habit," Dr. Zhe Pan ...

Ahhh, August…Summer’s last stand. July was full of fun and activities, but the heat lingers and now we’re deep into the dog days of summer…those lazy days of summer. I heard once that August is like ...

Regular naps are crucial for U.S. soldiers, according to a major new Army report that argues some afternoon shuteye — along with regular doses of caffeine — will sustain peak cognitive awareness. In ...

In 2020, officeless workers learned to doze off between Zoom calls. Maybe now we can admit that the post-turkey crash is nothing to be ashamed of. By Pete Wells Like many Americans, the chef Nicole ...

Yes, there is a science to it. By Pete Wells Scientists have debunked the theory that Thanksgiving naps are caused solely by a rush of tryptophan, an amino acid in turkey and other poultry. Most agree ...

While the pandemic has been harrowing and, at times, terrifying, there have been some upsides to working from home for the past two years. Swapping a rush hour commute for a stroll down the hall was ...