Don't underestimate the power of a good nap! As adults we know the benefits of taking a mid-afternoon nap so for babies and toddlers, a daytime nap is essential for healthy growth and development. A ...

With the start of daylight saving time coming up next Sunday, it’s the time of year that many people are bracing for — ...

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 ...

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, ...

"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 ...

There’s nothing quite like a midday nap—especially in the summer. After a morning spent soaking up the sun at the beach or tackling chores around the house, that post-lunch crash hits hard, making it ...

A bidirectional relationship between daytime napping patterns and cognitive decline in older adults not only predicts the onset of Alzheimer's disease (AD) but also indicates disease progression in ...

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 ...