For kids, naps are usually seen as something to be avoided at all costs. In adults, it can feel like a dream to have time for a nap. Still, plenty of adults manage to squeeze in a midday snooze: Data ...

Q: My 4-year-old sometimes takes naps around 2 p.m. On the days he takes naps he's great, but on the days he doesn't he can be a real terror. How do I discipline my ...

Maybe you're looking forward to your child ditching the daily nap or maybe you're nervous about losing a window of time to yourself each day. No matter where you fall as a parent, you may wonder: When ...

Naps are not just for kids. On a typical day, about one-third of adults manage to take a nap. From allowing you to feel physically refreshed to helping you stay cognitively fit, there are a lot of ...

In a perfect world, a nap is supposed to leave you feeling refreshed and re-energized to tackle the rest of your day. In reality, naps can leave us feeling groggy when we wake up and even more tired ...

Ever laid down for a quick 45-minute nap, only to wake up hours later wondering what day it is? Your body feels heavy, your brain is fuzzy, and you’re feeling anything but refreshed. We’re always ...

Taking daytime naps may help maintain brain health as we age, according to a new study. However, prior research has shown that excess napping can also be harmful.Habitual napping was linked with ...

“EnergyPod activated. Enjoy your MetroNap,” said a soft voice from the speaker. As the chair’s leg rest rose, I settled back to the relaxing sounds of waves and synthesizer melodies and closed my eyes ...

Afternoon naps, once dismissed, are now scientifically proven to boost cognitive and physical renewal. Research highlights that short daytime sleep significantly enhances memory, vigilance, and ...

A nap can be a beautiful thing. It can perk you up, make brain fog fade and, according to recent research, it can even fend off colds and improve your cardiovascular health. However, if you find ...

A study investigating potential subtypes of idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) found that patients with IH who experience unrefreshing naps have less fragmented sleep compared with those who take refreshing ...

Naps have several health benefits, especially if you approach it right. (Quinn Lemmers/Yahoo News; Getty Images) Most people have a complicated relationship with naps throughout their life. As a kid, ...