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We’ve all experienced it: the mid-afternoon slump when even coffee can’t keep you awake. The idea of closing your eyes “just for ten minutes” suddenly feels irresistible. But have you noticed that ...

Evidence is mounting that sleep – even a nap – appears to enhance information processing and learning. New experiments by NIMH grantee Alan Hobson, M.D., Robert Stickgold, Ph.D., and colleagues at ...

Having a nap usually goes on of two ways. Either you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to get on with the rest of your day, or, more likely, you end up feeling groggy and grumpy. Or, worst of all, ...

You’ve hit a wall, you’re losing energy, and caffeine is not helping. It’s typical, and natural, to experience a “dip” in energy in the middle of the day. It’s actually part of your circadian rhythm ...

If sleep is something that often evades you, you can take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. It's actually a world-wide issue. According to this report, which looked at the nighttime habits of ...

If you were a fly on the wall in my house, you’d notice a pattern. More specifically, you’d notice a pattern that starts at about 12:50 p.m. and lasts about 30 minutes. While it depends on the week, ...

Children aren't the only ones who can benefit from naps. After hours of working, many adults experience a mid-day slump of drowsiness and find themselves in desperate need of a re-charge. But instead ...

When it comes to trouble sleeping at night (insomnia), naps are typically frowned upon since they steal sleep from the night. However, for the majority of people who sleep well at night but still need ...

Many of us feel the need to take a mid-afternoon snooze—whether it's to catch up on lost zzz's, reduce fatigue or increase alertness. According to a Pew Research Centre report, one-third of American ...

Power napping isn't just for toddlers or lazy Sunday afternoons. When done correctly, a strategic daytime sleep can boost your alertness, improve your mood, and enhance your productivity for the rest ...