If you're feeling overwhelmed or stressed, a nap offers a quick boost of relaxation to decrease stress and reset the brain.

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The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed just before a quarter to two is respondents’ ideal time to take a snooze. They believe the perfect nap should last 51 minutes, meaning ...

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NEW YORK -- Austin Hedges, the live wire who serves as the Guardians’ backup catcher, really needed a nap. It’s hard to believe, but even Hedges’ battery wears down from time to time.

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A daycare teacher says her nap time rule doesn’t please all parents. “Sometimes a parent will say, ‘I don’t want you to put my kid down for a nap’ but we can’t not because of state ...

It's time to stop nap shaming. Though napping can affect your sleep at night if you aren't mindful, there is a way to get the best of both worlds -- great daytime naps and sound sleep through the ...

When is the worst time of day to take a nap? Avoid napping during this time window, which may disrupt sleep and cause side effects, according to a sleep doctor.