After balancing opposite work schedules, childcare, and mental health recovery, one woman faced conflict over needing daily ...

A power nap can power your brain. A study published in the journal Sleep Health found that sneaking in a quick nap during the day may correlate with a larger total brain volume. As we age, our brains ...

Doctors often recommend “power naps” as a way to compensate for a poor night’s sleep and help keep alert until bedtime. But for older adults, extensive power naps could be an early sign of dementia.

In the United States, as many as a third of adults regularly partake in a midday catnap, according to the National Sleep Foundation. If you are in good health, these short daytime sleeps can bring ...