Even a speedy 10-minute nap can have profound effects on our cognition and mood in addition to alleviating afternoon slumps.

An employee at The Learning Lab, a preschool in Homewood, Ill., allegedly put a 4-year-old boy in a trash can after he ...

Few things catch my attention more than getting asked to take a nap in the middle of my workday. I love naps, in particular power naps. They're the perfect little resting time that gives me a ...

“Sleep and naps are the ultimate form of self-care, allowing us to take care of our bodies and enjoy our wake time more,” says sleep specialist Rafael Pelayo, M.D., of Stanford Sleep Medicine ...

Feeling that afternoon tired slump kicking in? Instead of crashing for a long nap and waking up groggy, it's time to try ...

"I was in shock," the mom-of-two told Newsweek, after sharing why she was annoyed her baby chose a certain moment to nap.

Of course, a daytime nap could be especially helpful if you expect to lose some sleep. A short afternoon nap could be a boost ...