With busy days and often too short nights, naps, long seen as a "child's little pleasure", play an essential role in our daily well-being. Don't panic, naps won't disrupt your nighttime sleep, ...

It’s an hour or two after lunch, and you’re fading fast. You’d love nothing more than to snuggle under the covers and take a long, deep sleep, but you’ve got to be awake, alert and on fire for a 4 p.m ...

NEW YORK — If you’ve ever wondered about the best time to take a nap, researchers have found your answer: 1:42 p.m. This oddly specific time emerged from a new nationwide study that looked at how ...

A former boss once assigned me to the only office on our floor with a column right down the middle. She apologized, but I quickly sensed my advantage. Positioning my desk behind this eyesore, I could ...

Ever wake up from a nap feeling extra groggy? Naps can be beneficial for your mental and physical health — but there are a few things you need to know. NPR's Life Kit has tips for the optimal nap. Nap ...