Make the most of your midday Zzzs.

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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