Don’t sleep on naps. Getting some quick shut-eye has been associated with several health benefits, such as boosting ...

Coffee is a popular antidote to midday drowsiness. A nappuccino might work better. A study published in 2008 found power naps ...

Even a short afternoon nap can help the brain recover and improve its ability to learn. In a study published on January 22, ...

Make the most of your midday Zzzs.

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 ...

A new meta-analysis, encompassing more than 20 studies, suggests daytime naps lasting more than 60 minutes can be linked to higher rates of all-cause mortality and poor cardiovascular health. Although ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Need a nap? Experts have advice for getting the best daytime sleep. (Getty Creative) (d3sign via Getty Images) NASA isn't just ...

Three-quarters of self-identified nappers described themselves as a career-driven person, but only 55% of non-nappers said the same People who regularly take naps are happier and more productive than ...

To nap or not to nap? That is a question a lot of us find ourselves asking regularly. Modern life makes it feel impossible to get in enough sleep sometimes. Luckily, modern science has some answers.

A new study analyzed the sleep patterns of jellyfish and sea anemones and found they share some sleep traits with humans. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Michelle Stansbury is a San Diego-based travel and parenting writer. Aug 02, 2025, 01:27pm EDT Aug 02, 2025, 01:35pm EDT Around 40 ...