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 ...

Experts say that though taking naps is not harmful, they can be the result of poor sleep at night, which can cause health problems People who frequently take naps during the day may be more at risk ...

Are you concerned about how much your child naps? Or maybe they don't nap enough? A study from the U.K.'s University of East Anglia shows that children's sleep needs are closely linked to their ...

Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia.

You might take one after your early shift, during your lunch break while working from home, or at the weekend. Many people ...

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 ...

They say if you snooze, you lose — but this new napping hack just might be the winning formula for sleep-deprived moms and dads. A recent study on the effects of taking two brief naps as opposed to ...

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, ...

Napping. Some people do it, and some people don’t. A new study has found that those who are genetically predisposed to taking regular daytime naps may have larger, healthier brains as a result. Pretty ...