People who often nap have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure and having a stroke, a large new study has found. "This may be because, although taking a nap itself is not harmful, many ...

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

For a typical American toddler, naps are a much-despised part of the prescribed daily routine. As we age, though, naps become rarer—yet more desirable—with each new stage of life. "Napping is ...

Could there be a link between cognitive decline and excessive daytime napping? New research from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center suggests a potential connection, according to an article published ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you find yourself struggling to keep your eyes open as the day ticks on, you’re not alone. Plenty of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Longer naps, nap time variability and more midday naps were associated with a higher mortality risk. Frequency ...

At 7 a.m., roughly an hour before the end of my shift as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, my colleague and I were dispatched to a ...