Past research indicates that napping can positively impact the body by boosting cognitive health and lowering the risk of ...

A power nap can power your brain. A study published in the journal Sleep Health found that sneaking in a quick nap during the day may correlate with a larger total brain volume. As we age, our brains ...

Back to school means getting kids back to their regular sleep patterns. For many the adjustment can be difficult. Now, a new study finds taking a little daytime nap might be just what the doctor ...

A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your ...

A new study linking daytime napping to increased mortality rates in older adults may have some rethinking that midday snooze. The study, presented last month at SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of ...

People with certain types of napping patterns have a greater risk of an early death, researchers are slated to report at an upcoming meeting of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Photo by SHVETS ...

A new study says go ahead and nap to your heart's content because it could be good for your health. Research published in the Journal "Heart" found adults who take daytime naps once or twice a week ...

(WBZ/CBS Local)-- Today is "National Napping Day" which is observed every year on the day following the return of daylight saving time. A new study finds a midday snooze can lower your blood pressure, ...

Scientists discover that regular daytime napping could be your body's warning sign of deeper sleep troubles that threaten ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A study claims to have found a connection between certain types of naps and mortality. Specifically, the ...

Individuals who took extended daytime naps or had inadequate nighttime sleep faced a significantly increased risk for incident atrial fibrillation (AF), with a threefold increased risk among those ...

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, ...