Naps can offer significant benefits, from emotional regulation to improving memory and athletic performance. But there are ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Nest Bedding Power napping isn't just for toddlers or lazy Sunday afternoons. When done ...

Martha Stewart once said, “I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it's not a waste of time.” Stewart is not alone. Rumi summed up the power nap in a similar way saying, "Though we seem to ...

We’ve all faced the feeling at some point. When the afternoon slump hits, your focus drifts and your eyelids start to drop; it’s tiring just to stay awake and you can’t fully refocus no matter how ...

You drag yourself through the afternoon feeling exhausted, finally give in to a nap, and wake up feeling worse than before you laid down. That groggy, disoriented, almost hungover feeling isn’t your ...

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 ...

There’s nothing like a good midday nap to recharge your batteries — but as one puppy’s dad discovered in this video, catching a few winks isn’t so easy when there’s a curious Golden Retriever in the ...

He spent decades teaching at Cornell University studying the link between sleep and human health. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) JAMES MAAS: We have to value sleep because sleep is the best ...

The Things We'll Try for a Better Power Nap That wacky contraption is called an "Ostrich Pillow" which retails for $75, and before you start making fun of how silly it looks, just know over 1,300 ...

Power napping isn't just for toddlers or lazy Sunday afternoons. When done correctly, a strategic daytime sleep can boost your alertness, improve your mood, and enhance your productivity for the rest ...