A siesta may sound tantalizing while sitting in front of the computer after lunch. And while most people can't crawl under their desks at work for a quick snooze, napping has many health benefits.

Naps are a great way to combat tiredness and restore energy levels, especially after a night of lost sleep. Sometimes, nothing feels better than than a cat nap in the afternoon — but an ill-timed nap ...

A nap, especially if you’ve had an early morning alarm call or bad sleep the night before, can feel refreshing. But how should you nap sensibly? A nap can help boost energy, mood and even memory, but ...

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, ...

Q: I recently watched a video on the positive effects of napping in regard to heart disease. I am 66; I am a lifelong athlete with normal blood pressure and an LDL cholesterol level that is slightly ...

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, ...

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

Have you ever taken what seemed like a delicious nap at the time, only to wake up feeling…off? Did you find yourself tossing and turning at your regular bedtime later on, wondering if the nap was to ...

June 5 (UPI) --An afternoon snooze might seem appealing to middle-aged folks and seniors, but these naps could carry a high cost. People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of ...

Sleeping for only one night with a dim light, such as a TV set with the sound off, raised the blood sugar and heart rate of healthy young people participating in a sleep lab experiment, a new study ...